“Junee Community Transport recruits dedicated volunteers from the local community to assist with driving passengers to their desired destinations, be that to a medical appointment, for a social visit or even shopping. Our volunteers receive training in Occupational Health and Safety issues directly related to Community Transport and a comprehensive induction to the service. Volunteer hours are flexible depending on availability and the amount of support volunteers are willing to donate. Our volunteers respect the need of the Junee Community requiring transport and their commitment to the service is invaluable.”

I encourage you to fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM and return to me at the Junee Shire Council Offices

  Junee Community Transport Volunteer Application Form  (Details) | pdf | 589

Katrina Sweeney
Community Transport Officer

What Is Junee Community Transport?	What You Need To Tell Us When Booking Community Transport
What Services Are Available?	What Are My Responsibilities?
Who Can Access Our Service?	Can Someone Else Speak On My Behalf?
Assessment For Transport	What If I Am Not Happy With The Service Provided?
Service Charges – Return To Junee	Vehicle Operating Hours
Taxi Vouchers	How Do You Contact Us?
Where Does Community Transport Get Funding From?	Transport Passenger Handbook  (Details) | pdf | 393

Junee Community Transport is a subsidised, community based, not for profit service that operates a 12 seater bus with wheelchair access, and a car.

Our service recruits Volunteer Drivers from the local community who offer their time to transport passengers to their desired destinations.

Transport for people in the Junee Local Government Area to medical appointments, shopping, social visits or outings.

Junee Community Transport passengers are defined by funding guidelines and include;

• Isolated people
  
• Frail Aged People
  
• People with disabilities
  
• Carers
  
• People who are vulnerable or at risk
  
• People who are financially disadvantaged
  
• People from culturally distinct communities
  
• People who are at risk of being placed in an institution prematurely or inappropriately

At your initial contact with Junee Community Transport you will undergo an assessment for Service to determine whether your are eligible for community transport or Taxi Vouchers.

• Wagga  and Return $17.00
• Cootamundra and Return $24.00
• Albury and Return $60.00
• Canberra and Return $70.00
• Around Junee $7.00
• Illabo and Return $13.00
• Old Junee and Return $13.00
• Bethungra and Return $17.00
• Young and Return $43.00
• Gundagai and Return $33.00

In case of hardship, Junee Community Transport reserves the right to negotiate advertised charges.

All passengers will be informed of a service charge when making a booking. Department of Veterans Affairs Card Holders may be eligible to travel at a subsidised rate (claim form to be filled in by passenger and doctor).

Junee Community Transport provides subsidised local transport in Junee for Home and Community Care clients in the form of Taxi Vouchers.

Up to 6 Taxi Vouchers can be issued per month per person and are valued at $3.00 each. More information can be found in the Taxi Voucher Handbook.

• Department of Transport
  
• Department of Disabilities, Ageing and Home Care (DADHC)
  
• Greater Murray Area Health Service
  
• Department of Veterans Affairs

When booking transport please give at least 2 days notice of intended travel.

At time of booking please ensure the following information is given:

• Your Name
• Your Address and phone number
• Date and time of appointment
  
• Who the appointment is with and the address
  
• Approximate length of appointment
• If you hold a Department of Veterans Affairs Card

For The Health And Safety Of Others, Please Refrain From:

• Smoking, taking drugs or alcohol in the vehicles
  
• Taking animals in the vehicles
  
• Eating in the vehicles

To act in a way which respects the rights and comfort level of other passengers, workers and volunteers of Junee Community Transport.

Passengers need to take responsibility for the results of any decisions they make.

“We aim to provide a high quality service, so we would like to know if you have any concerns about the service. Open and honest issue raising will help build a better service for everyone.”

Yes, You can ask a family member or friend to advocate on your behalf.

You have the right to complain or express your concerns about our service without fear of losing the service or suffering any other recriminations.

You have a right to have your complaints dealt with fairly and promptly and you can expect that no information about you will be provided to anyone else outside of Junee Community Transport without your permission.

You also have a right to view any information about yourself held at Junee Community Transport.

Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm

Saturday and Sunday by prior arrangement

Please phone 69 244 880 or 0418 455 082

Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

JUNEE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Belmore St,
Junee NSW 2663

Ph: 69 244 880
Mobile: 0418 455 082