Transport providers in Fitzroy, Victoria

Transport in Fitzroy, Victoria is listed by 24 providers, offering a range of support for people needing help with travel. Fitzroy sits close to Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton, giving residents a choice between local and nearby services. At the 2021 Census, Fitzroy had a population of 10,431, with 407 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines the types of Transport support available in Fitzroy and how local options compare with surrounding suburbs.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Fitzroy, VIC — 24 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 Fitzroy 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.

Fitzroy at a glance

Of the 721 Victoria suburbs we compare, Fitzroy is number 142 for transport listings, with 24. The most is Melbourne, with 510.

Transport near Fitzroy

These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Fitzroy with register listings for transport. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Some transport listings in Fitzroy say on their own websites that they support Greek (1 listing), Italian (1 listing) and Vietnamese (1 listing).

Who lists transport in Fitzroy

24 register listings for transport cover Fitzroy: 18 on the NDIS Commission register and 6 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Fitzroy had 10,431 residents with a median age of 35. 407 people (3.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,194 a week.

Reach varies. 12 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas.

Listings that include transport here also list community access (23 of 24), support workers (21 of 24), domestic assistance (20 of 24), personal care (19 of 24) and respite care (18 of 24).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Compassionate Disability Care, Delight Care Support, Harkness Disability Support Services and Healing Care Support Services.

15 of the 24 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Fitzroy cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 6 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 30.

Fitzroy 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 providers in Fitzroy

There are 24 Transport providers listed in Fitzroy. Of these, 18 offer NDIS-related services and 6 are listed for aged care. No provider in Fitzroy lists only Transport as their support. The typical provider offers 10 different supports in addition to Transport. Some providers also list services in nearby suburbs, which can expand your options.

Comparing Fitzroy and nearby suburbs

Fitzroy is surrounded by Collingwood, Carlton, East Melbourne, Abbotsford, Melbourne, and Carlton North. For example, Melbourne has 510 listings for Transport, while Collingwood has 35 and Carlton has 39. These nearby areas are within 2 kilometres of Fitzroy, so it may be useful to look beyond Fitzroy for more choices.

Types of Transport support in Fitzroy

Transport support in Fitzroy can include travel to appointments, help with public transport, and assistance with shopping or community activities. Some providers may offer support entering or leaving vehicles, route planning, or help to build confidence using public transport. The most common related supports in Fitzroy are community access, support workers, and domestic assistance.

Fitzroy by the numbers at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Fitzroy had a population of 10,431. The median age was 35. There were 407 people needing help with core activities, making up 3.9 percent of the suburb. This is lower than the 5.9 percent in Victoria overall. Fitzroy also had a median weekly household income of 2,194 dollars.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy

18 NDIS listings include transport among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Fitzroy, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 18 NDIS providers listed in Fitzroy

Aged care register listings for transport in Fitzroy

6 aged care listings include transport among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Fitzroy, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 6 aged care providers listed in Fitzroy

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

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 Fitzroy. 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 Fitzroy

Each number is how many register listings in Fitzroy list that support.

Transport in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about transport in Fitzroy

How many Transport providers are listed in Fitzroy?

There are 24 Transport providers listed in Fitzroy. Of these, 18 offer NDIS-related services and 6 are listed for aged care.

What kinds of Transport support are available in Fitzroy?

Transport support in Fitzroy can include travel to appointments, help with public transport, and assistance with community activities. Some providers also offer help with route planning and support to build confidence using public transport.

How does Fitzroy compare to nearby suburbs for Transport options?

Fitzroy has 24 Transport listings. Nearby, Melbourne has 510, Collingwood has 35, and Carlton has 39. These suburbs are all within 2 kilometres, so you may find more options by looking nearby.

How many people in Fitzroy need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 407 people in Fitzroy were recorded as needing help with core activities. This was 3.9 percent of the suburb's population.

Are there providers in Fitzroy who only offer Transport?

No provider in Fitzroy lists only Transport as their support. Providers usually offer Transport along with other services.

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