Transport providers in Preston, Victoria

Transport in Preston, Victoria, is available through a range of providers listed on SolDirectory. The suburb had a population of 33,790 at the 2021 Census. There were 2,146 people needing help with core activities, making up 6.4 percent of Preston residents. Local providers offer transport support for people who may find it difficult to use ordinary transport options due to disability or care needs. This includes travel for appointments, work, education, or community activities. Preston sits near suburbs like Reservoir and Thornbury, giving extra options for those comparing services. This page helps you explore the different transport support options available in the area.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Preston, VIC — 98 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 Preston 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.

Preston at a glance

Of the 721 Victoria suburbs we compare, Preston is number 18 for transport listings, with 98. The most is Melbourne, with 510.

Transport near Preston

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

Some transport listings in Preston say on their own websites that they support Vietnamese (2 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Persian (Farsi) (1 listing) and Spanish (1 listing).

Who lists transport in Preston

98 register listings for transport cover Preston: 90 on the NDIS Commission register and 8 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Preston had 33,790 residents with a median age of 37. 2,146 people (6.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 13.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,844 a week.

Reach varies. 41 cover 5 or fewer areas, 32 cover 6 to 25 areas, 24 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 20 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list personal care (94 of 98), support workers (93 of 98), domestic assistance (90 of 98), life skills (90 of 98) and community access (88 of 98).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include A Caring Resolution, Assurity Care, Australian Epic Health Services Programs and Best DSS.

72 of the 98 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Preston cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 5 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 107.

Preston has more transport listings than 6 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 Preston

Preston has 98 transport service listings. Of these, 90 are registered for NDIS, and 8 for aged care. Listings may include supports such as travel to appointments, community access, or assistance with public transport. Some Preston providers also offer services in languages like Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Persian (Farsi), and Spanish. At least 72 listings include a website for more information. No listings in Preston are exclusive to transport; many provide a range of supports.

Comparing Transport in Preston and nearby suburbs

For those looking beyond Preston, nearby suburbs offer more options. Reservoir has 83 transport listings, Thornbury has 23, and Heidelberg West has 25. Melbourne, about 9 km from Preston, has 510 listings. Comparing listings in these areas may help you find a provider that matches your needs. Preston South, Bellfield, and Northcote also have transport services. This variety can be useful if you need services in more than one location.

Census insights: Transport and community needs

At the 2021 Census, Preston had a median age of 37 and a median weekly household income of $1,844. About 6.4 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is higher than the 5.9 percent for Victoria overall. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Preston was 13.4. These figures may reflect local demand for transport services, especially for those with disability or care needs. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census.

What to consider when choosing Transport in Preston

Transport support can include travel to appointments, help getting in and out of vehicles, and training to use public or community transport. Some providers may also offer route planning or support during another activity. The public register lists 98 transport providers in Preston, but this does not confirm their capacity or quality. You may wish to compare services, check if they match your language needs, or see if they operate in nearby suburbs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Preston 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 Preston

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

See all 90 NDIS providers listed in Preston

Aged care register listings for transport in Preston

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

See all 8 aged care providers listed in Preston

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 Preston. 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 Preston

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

Transport in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about transport in Preston

How many Transport providers are listed in Preston?

There are 98 transport providers listed for Preston. Of these, 90 are registered for NDIS and 8 for aged care support.

What languages are available for Transport services in Preston?

Transport providers in Preston may offer services in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Persian (Farsi), and Spanish. The number of providers for each language varies.

How does Preston compare to nearby suburbs for Transport services?

Preston has 98 listings. Reservoir has 83, Thornbury 23, and Heidelberg West 25. Melbourne, further away, has 510 listings.

What does Transport support include in Preston?

Transport support may include travel to appointments, help with vehicles, support using public transport, and route planning. Some services are provided during other supports.

How many people in Preston need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 2,146 people in Preston needed help with core activities. This was 6.4 percent of the suburb’s population.

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