Transport providers in North Melbourne, Victoria

Transport in North Melbourne, Victoria is supported by a range of providers. At the 2021 Census, North Melbourne had a population of 14953 and a median age of 31. There were 43 providers listing Transport services in this suburb. Of these, 38 are listed as NDIS providers and 5 offer aged care Transport. This page helps you explore what is available locally, see how North Melbourne compares to nearby suburbs, and learn about the types of Transport support you might find.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering North Melbourne, VIC — 43 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 North Melbourne 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.

North Melbourne at a glance

Of the 721 Victoria suburbs we compare, North Melbourne is number 69 for transport listings, with 43. The most is Melbourne, with 510.

Transport near North Melbourne

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

Some transport listings in North Melbourne say on their own websites that they support Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing), Turkish (1 listing) and Vietnamese (1 listing).

Who lists transport in North Melbourne

43 register listings for transport cover North Melbourne: 38 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, North Melbourne had 14,953 residents with a median age of 31. 494 people (3.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 8.3% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,717 a week.

Reach varies. 21 cover 5 or fewer areas, 8 cover 6 to 25 areas, 13 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 4 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list community access (41 of 43), domestic assistance (41 of 43), personal care (38 of 43), support workers (37 of 43) and life skills (34 of 43).

The typical listing here records 9 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aplus Disability Services Group, Baby Taxi24, Bespoke Behaviour and Best Choice Care Services.

29 of the 43 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in North Melbourne cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 3 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 46.

North Melbourne has more transport listings than 5 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 North Melbourne

There are 43 Transport providers listed in North Melbourne. Of these, 38 are registered to provide NDIS Transport supports and 5 offer aged care Transport. Providers in this area may also offer other supports, with a typical provider listing 9 different types of support. Some local providers include Aplus Disability Services Group, Baby Taxi24, Bespoke Behaviour, and Care Services. The register only shows what is recorded publicly and does not confirm capacity or quality.

Comparing Transport in nearby suburbs

If you are looking at options beyond North Melbourne, nearby suburbs also list Transport providers. Melbourne, just 2 km away, has 510 listings. Carlton has 39, West Melbourne has 36, and Kensington has 25. Parkville and Travancore have 13 and 4 listings respectively. Comparing these numbers may help you understand the range of choices in the area.

Census insights for North Melbourne

At the 2021 Census, North Melbourne had 494 people needing help with core activities, which is 3.3 percent of the population. This is lower than the Victorian average of 5.9 percent. The median weekly household income was 1717 dollars. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over was 8.3, also below the state average. These figures may provide context when considering Transport needs in the suburb.

What Transport support can include

Transport support may help with travel to appointments, employment, education, shopping or community activities. It can involve assistance entering, leaving or travelling safely in a vehicle, or support to use public transport. Some providers offer training to build confidence using local transport, or help plan routes for regular or unfamiliar journeys. The specific supports offered can vary between providers.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne

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

See all 38 NDIS providers listed in North Melbourne

Aged care register listings for transport in North Melbourne

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

See all 5 aged care providers listed in North Melbourne

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 North Melbourne. 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 North Melbourne

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

Transport in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about transport in North Melbourne

How many Transport providers are in North Melbourne?

There are 43 providers listing Transport services in North Melbourne. Of these, 38 are listed as NDIS providers and 5 offer aged care Transport.

How does North Melbourne compare to nearby suburbs for Transport listings?

Melbourne has 510 Transport listings, Carlton has 39, West Melbourne has 36, Kensington has 25, Parkville has 13, and Travancore has 4. North Melbourne has 43.

What types of support might a Transport provider offer?

Transport providers may help with travel to appointments, work, education, or community activities. Support can include help with vehicles, public transport, or planning travel routes.

Are all Transport providers in North Melbourne NDIS registered?

Not all Transport providers in North Melbourne are NDIS registered. Out of 43 listings, 38 are NDIS providers and 5 offer aged care Transport.

What does the public register show about Transport providers?

The public register lists providers and the services they record. It does not confirm a provider’s capacity or quality, and is not an endorsement.

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