Transport providers in Burwood East, Victoria
Transport in Burwood East connects people with services, appointments, and the community. In Burwood East, Victoria, there are 17 Transport providers listed. Of these, 12 are registered with the NDIS, and 5 offer aged care Transport. The suburb has a population of 10,675 at the 2021 Census, with 663 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines local options, nearby areas, and what to consider when searching for Transport in Burwood East.
This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Burwood East, VIC — 17 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list transport among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.
About transport
Assistance to travel to appointments, work, study and community activities. People in Burwood East and the surrounding Victoria area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Burwood East at a glance
Of the 721 Victoria suburbs we compare, Burwood East is number 195 for transport listings, with 17. The most is Melbourne, with 510.
Transport near Burwood East
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Burwood East with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Transport in Blackburn South (14 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Forest Hill (20 listings, about 2 km)
- Transport in Box Hill South (18 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Vermont South (12 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Blackburn (38 listings, about 3 km)
- Transport in Burwood (30 listings, about 3 km)
Some transport listings in Burwood East say on their own websites that they support Mandarin (1 listing).
Who lists transport in Burwood East
17 register listings for transport cover Burwood East: 12 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Burwood East had 10,675 residents with a median age of 41. 663 people (6.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 22.3% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,610 a week.
Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas and 6 cover 26 to 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include transport here also list community access (17 of 17), respite care (14 of 17), domestic assistance (13 of 17), support workers (13 of 17) and personal care (12 of 17).
The typical listing here records 9 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Comm Care, Helping Hand Care, Melbourne Better Care and Procare Plus Disability Care Services Pt.
14 of the 17 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Burwood East cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 6 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 21.
Burwood East has more transport listings than 2 of its 6 closest suburbs.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.
Transport services in Burwood East
Burwood East has 17 Transport providers listed, supporting a range of needs. Of these, 12 are registered to deliver NDIS Transport, and 5 are listed as aged care Transport providers. Some local providers are Comm Care, Helping Hand Care, Melbourne Better Care, and Procare Plus Disability Care Services Pt. The typical provider in Burwood East lists 9 different supports. Community access, respite care, domestic assistance, and personal care are among the most common additional supports offered.
Comparing Transport in Burwood East and nearby suburbs
If you are looking at options beyond Burwood East, nearby suburbs have different numbers of Transport listings. Blackburn South has 14 providers just 2 km away. Forest Hill lists 20 providers, and Box Hill South has 18, both within 3 km. Burwood, also 3 km away, has 30 listings. Comparing these numbers may help when considering availability or location. The larger centre of Dandenong, 16 km from Burwood East, lists 184 providers.
Burwood East: local needs and census data
At the 2021 Census, Burwood East had a population of 10,675. Of these, 663 people reported needing help with core activities, which is 6.2 percent of the population. This is higher than the average for Victoria at 5.9 percent and for Australia at 5.8 percent. The median age in Burwood East is 41. The percentage of people aged 65 and over is 22.3, also above the state and national averages.
What to consider when choosing Transport providers
A register listing shows what is recorded on the public register. It does not confirm a provider’s quality or capacity. Some providers in Burwood East offer services in other nearby suburbs. You may want to check which supports are listed, and whether a provider offers the type of Transport or assistance you need. If you speak Mandarin, one provider in Burwood East lists this language.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Burwood East yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.
Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.
NDIS register listings for transport in Burwood East
12 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Burwood East, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Access Ease Disability Healthcare Personal care, Domestic assistance, Support workers
- Home Caring Vermont Personal care, Community access, Transport
- Pearl Home Care - Melbourne East Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Total247Care Australia Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Heartfelt Care Services Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Saeedeh Adlilaleh Support workers, Community access, Transport
See all 12 NDIS providers listed in Burwood East
Aged care register listings for transport in Burwood East
5 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Burwood East, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Uniting AgeWell Camberwell Community, Condare Court Community access, Respite care, Transport
- Uniting AgeWell Box Hill Community Community access, Respite care, Transport
- Uniting AgeWell Melbourne East Metro Home Care Personal care, Domestic assistance, Nursing
- Uniting AgeWell Forest Hill AgeWell Centre Community access, Respite care, Transport
- Comm Care Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 5 aged care providers listed in Burwood East
Transport at a glance
Transport support helps a person travel to activities, appointments, work, education or community participation when disability or care needs make ordinary transport options difficult. It may involve direct transport, support to use public transport, or travel delivered as part of another support.
What transport may include
- Travel to appointments, employment, education, shopping or community activities.
- Assistance entering, leaving or travelling safely in a suitable vehicle.
- Training and support to build confidence using public or community transport.
- Activity-based transport delivered during another support where permitted and agreed.
- Route planning and communication arrangements for regular or unfamiliar journeys.
Read the full guide to transport: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.
What to compare before choosing
Use these transport-specific checks when you contact providers in Burwood East. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration and qualifications
Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.
Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?
Worker screening and safeguards
Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.
Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?
Availability and continuity
A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.
Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?
Pricing and funding
Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.
Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?
Other supports listed in Burwood East
Each number is how many register listings in Burwood East list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Burwood East (19)
- Personal care in Burwood East (19)
- Therapy services in Burwood East (13)
- Nursing in Burwood East (12)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Burwood East (11)
- Support coordination in Burwood East (8)
Transport in other Victoria suburbs
- Transport in Melbourne (510)
- Transport in Tarneit (206)
- Transport in Geelong (192)
- Transport in Werribee (191)
- Transport in Dandenong (184)
- Transport in Craigieburn (165)
- Transport in Cranbourne (163)
- Transport in Clyde North (156)
- Transport in Truganina (147)
- Transport in Point Cook (142)
- Transport in Pakenham (128)
- Transport in Frankston (128)
Questions about transport in Burwood East
How many Transport providers are listed in Burwood East?
There are 17 Transport providers listed in Burwood East. Of these, 12 are registered for NDIS Transport and 5 offer aged care Transport supports.
How does Burwood East compare to nearby suburbs for Transport providers?
Burwood East has 17 listings. Nearby suburbs like Forest Hill have 20, Box Hill South has 18, and Burwood lists 30 Transport providers.
What percentage of people in Burwood East need help with core activities?
At the 2021 Census, 6.2 percent of Burwood East residents reported needing help with core activities. This is slightly higher than the state and national averages.
What supports are commonly listed with Transport in Burwood East?
Community access, respite care, domestic assistance, support workers, and personal care are among the most frequently listed supports alongside Transport in Burwood East.
Does listing on the public register mean a provider is endorsed?
A public register listing only shows what is officially recorded. It does not confirm a provider’s capacity, quality, or endorsement.
Reading about Transport
- Transport and the NDIS: getting to appointments and activities: Transport funding is set apart from other supports and works differently. Here is how to think about using it and what to ask a provider who drives.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.