Transport providers in Torquay, Victoria

Transport in Torquay, Victoria, connects people to appointments, work, education, and community activities when regular options are not suitable. At the 2021 Census, Torquay had a population of 18,534, with 632 people needing help with core activities. There are 25 Transport providers listed in Torquay, offering various supports for those who need assistance getting around. This page helps you explore Transport options in Torquay and compare them with nearby places like Jan Juc and Geelong.

This page lists transport providers and register listings covering Torquay, VIC — 25 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 Torquay 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.

Torquay at a glance

Of the 721 Victoria suburbs we compare, Torquay is number 133 for transport listings, with 25. The most is Melbourne, with 510.

Transport near Torquay

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

Who lists transport in Torquay

25 register listings for transport cover Torquay: 18 on the NDIS Commission register and 7 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Torquay had 18,534 residents with a median age of 39. 632 people (3.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 16.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,295 a week.

Reach varies. 6 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 cover 6 to 25 areas, 7 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include transport here also list community access (24 of 25), personal care (22 of 25), respite care (22 of 25), domestic assistance (21 of 25) and support workers (21 of 25).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Equality Support, Squire Coaching, AmAble and My Home Supports.

18 of the 25 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Torquay cover 18 different supports. Transport is number 5 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 29.

Torquay 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 Torquay

There are 25 Transport providers listed in Torquay. Of these, 18 are registered to deliver NDIS supports, while 7 offer aged care Transport services. Some local provider names include Equality Support, Squire Coaching, AmAble, and My Home Supports. Each provider may offer a range of supports, such as community access, personal care, and travel to appointments. The public register lists these providers, but does not confirm capacity or quality.

Supports offered by Transport providers

Transport providers in Torquay commonly list support for community access, with 24 offering this option. Other frequently listed supports include personal care (22), respite care (22), domestic assistance (21), and support workers (21). On average, a provider lists about 10 different supports. Services may include travel to appointments, help with shopping, or assistance using public transport.

Comparing Transport in Torquay and nearby areas

If you are comparing options, Jan Juc is just 3 kilometres from Torquay and has 7 Transport listings. Bellbrae, 4 kilometres away, has 6 listings, while Geelong, the nearest large town, offers 192 Transport listings. Looking at nearby suburbs can help you find more choices or different types of support. Each area may have different providers and services available.

Torquay community and support needs

At the 2021 Census, 3.4 percent of Torquay’s population needed help with core activities. This is lower than the Victorian average of 5.9 percent. The median age in Torquay was 39, and 16.4 percent of residents were aged 65 or older. These figures can help you understand the local community and the potential demand for Transport services. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered transport for Torquay 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 Torquay

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

See all 18 NDIS providers listed in Torquay

Aged care register listings for transport in Torquay

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

See all 7 aged care providers listed in Torquay

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 Torquay. 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 Torquay

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

Transport in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about transport in Torquay

How many Transport providers are listed in Torquay?

There are 25 Transport providers listed in Torquay. Of these, 18 are registered for NDIS supports and 7 offer aged care services.

What types of supports do Transport providers offer in Torquay?

Supports often include community access, personal care, respite care, domestic assistance, and help with using public transport. Many providers list several types of support.

How does Torquay compare to nearby areas for Transport services?

Jan Juc, 3 kilometres away, has 7 Transport listings. Geelong, about 20 kilometres from Torquay, has 192 listings, offering more choices.

What percentage of people in Torquay needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 3.4 percent of Torquay’s population needed help with core activities. This was lower than the Victorian average.

Does the public register confirm a provider’s capacity or quality?

A public register listing only shows that a provider is listed. It does not confirm if they have capacity or indicate their quality.

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