Community Transport in Alexandrina
Southern Communities Transport Scheme (SCOTS) is the sole provider of community transport services in Alexandrina as part of the Department of Human Services' (DHS) Community Transport SA program.
You may be eligible if you are:
- Under 65 years old (or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and experience transport disadvantage.
- For eligible residents over the age of 65 (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people).
If you are transport disadvantaged and meet the eligibility criteria, transport may be available through Aged Care service providers. A referral through the My Aged Care (MAC) system will be required before accessing transport services.
For more details or to check your eligibility, you can contact: SCOTS (Southern Communities Transport Scheme) by calling 8551 0760 or My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or via the website myagedcare.gov.au
Funding Partner
SCOTS is a Community Passenger Network auspiced by the City of Victor Harbor.
Alexandrina Council is a funding partner for SCOTS and a member of the City of Victor Harbor's Section 41 Southern Communities Transport Scheme Advisory Committee.
Transport options
Public Transport
Adelaide Metro 1300 311 108 for Strathalbyn and surrounds Route 852 - Adelaide Metro
LinkSA for Coastal communities Bus Routes - LinkSA
You are now able to track your regional bus service along its journey thanks to real time tracking. The FREE Passenger App allows passengers to track the location of their bus. The app requires users to create an account and sign in with added features for the paid version. Terms and conditions apply.
Further information:
Link SA
8532 2633
www.linksa.com.au
For eligible residents over the age of 65 (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people).
If you are transport disadvantaged and meet the eligibility criteria transport may be available through Aged Care service providers. A referral through the My Aged Care (MAC) system will be required before accessing transport services.
To register and find out more about the assessment process and services available please contact:
My Aged Care
www.myagedcare.gov.au
1800 200 422
The Southern Communities Transport Scheme is an initiative of the City of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Council with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, and the SA Government's Department of Human Services.
The Southern Communities Transport Scheme is governed by a Council Section 41 Committee, who meet regularly to discuss strategic and operational matters.
SCOTS is a transport information resource for the entire Alexandrina region. Please contact the office to discuss what transport services are available for the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Transport can be for:
- Medical appointments: available to get to medical appointments Adelaide and locally. People with SATSS vouchers are not generally able to access Medi Ride for local appointments.
- Community Shopping Bus: scheduled bus run providing door to door service to and from Victor Harbor. Hindmarsh Island/Goolwa and Middleton service operates on Friday mornings.
- Social activities/groups, visiting family, friends and shopping services are based on individual requests.
- All transport requests are required to be booked three business days ahead and transports services are subject to availability and current COVID restrictions.
Eligibility conditions apply:
- Over 65 – new clients must register or be prepared to register with My Aged Care 1800 200 422.
- Under 65 – must be transport disadvantaged, not able to drive themselves or have access to someone who can drive them.
View the Southern Communities Transport Scheme brochure
Further information:
Southern Communities Transport Scheme (SCOTS)
8551 0760
www.victor.sa.gov.au/transport
Available 9 am - 4 pm. Monday to Friday.
Transport with Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSHCC)
Transport referrals are required through the My Aged Care system for the Stay at Home program. MOSHCC have funding to provide transport for eligible and registered residents.
Service availability is based on MOSHCC’s capacity to deliver services.
Lakes Home Care (LHC) also provide transport for Home Care Package and NDIS recipients who are plan managed. Variable cost related to support worker hourly cost-plus KM rate.
Residents who are not eligible for services such as Stay at Home or NDIS may be able to be assisted through contacting MOSHCC to discuss your individual circumstances.
Contact – MOSHCC or Lakes Home Care on 8537 0687.
Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation
- Door to door transport service for people needing to attend cancer related appointments in Victor Harbor and Adelaide.
- Aim to provide a comfortable, stress-free journey.
- Donation system applies.
Further information:
Fleurieu Cancer Support Foundation
Cancer Support Co-ordinator
8552 9304
Available 10 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday
Taxi Vouchers
The subsidies are provided through the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS).
People with permanent and severe disabilities that limit their ability to use public transport may apply for subsidised taxi fares:
- 75 per cent subsidy for people who are confined to a wheelchair.
- 50 per cent subsidy for people who are not confined to a wheelchair.
- Application form available online and needs to be partly completed by a medical practitioner.
Further information:
South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS)
1300 360 840
Taxis Services
Des’s Peninsula Taxis
Bookings: 133 377
Office: 85522622
www.peninsulataxis.com.au
Orcas Taxi Service
Bookings: 132 227
Office: 8552 2992
www.orcastaxis.com.au
Public Transport Advocacy
Alexandrina Council partnered with the City of Victor Harbor to plan, develop and deliver a workshop for Council Members on public transport options on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The workshop was held on Monday 29 July 2024.
The opportunity to participate in the Joint Workshop on Public Transport was also extended to Councillors from the District Council of Yankalilla.
More information and resources about the Joint Workshop can be found here:
For further queries, please email alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
For more information about the Select Committee on Public and Active Transport and its report, visit the Parliament South Australia website.