Transport for Study, Training and Work
Helping people access education and employment opportunities
Getting to TAFE, apprenticeships or RTOs isn't always easy. If limited transport options are making it difficult to attend these opportunities, we may be able to help through the Transport for NSW trial.
About tHe PROGRAM
We are participating in a Transport for NSW trial that helps eligible people access transport to TAFE, apprenticships and RTO opportunities across the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains.
If you are an apprentice, trainee, TAFE NSW student or Registered Training Organisation (RTO) student and have limited transport options, you may be eligible for support through this trial.
The NSW Government is trialling expanded Community Transport services to improve access to education and employment for people who are transport disadvantaged in regional NSW, including Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains.
The trial is scheduled to run until 30 June 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Transport Can Be Provided For?
Eligible customers may be able to access transport for:
✅ Attending face-to-face study at TAFE NSW
✅ Attending face-to-face study at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
✅ Travelling to an apprenticeship workplace
✅ Travelling to a traineeship workplace
Who May Be Eligible?
You may be eligible if all of the following apply:
- You are attending face-to-face study or training, or are working as an apprentice or trainee.
- You have limited or no access to suitable private or public transport.
- Transport barriers are affecting your ability to get to study, training or employment.
- You are not receiving government-funded transport assistance for the same purpose.
Transport disadvantage may relate to:
- Where you live
- When you need to travel
- Financial barriers
- Physical or cognitive accessibility needs
Who Is Not Eligible?
This trial does not cover:
- University students travelling to or from university.
- Students travelling between home and primary school or secondary school.
- People who receive the School Drive Subsidy.
- People who already receive government-funded transport for study, training, apprenticeships or traineeships.
- People who have suitable and affordable access to public or private transport.
If you are not sure if you qualify for this program, please call our friendly team on 1300 646 444
Which areas does this trial operate in?
We are delivering the Transport for Study, Training & Work trial in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains region.
If you're unsure whether your suburb falls within the trial area, please contact our team and we'll be happy to discuss your location and eligibility.
How long will the trial run?
The Transport for NSW trial is scheduled to run until 30 June 2027.
HOW TO REGISTER
If you live in the Hawkesbury or Blue Mountains region and need help getting to study, training or work, you may be eligible for transport through this Transport for NSW trial. Eligibility is assessed individually.
Step One
Check you are a TAFE student, RTO student, apprentice or trainee.
Step Two:
Contact our Client Care Team
Call 1300 646 444 or email welcome@communityculture.org.au and speak with our team about your study, training or work travel needs.
Step Three:
Book your transport
If eligible, we'll work with you to arrange transport options that support your study, training or employment goals. Service availability is subject to capacity and operational requirements.
Contact us
Ready to get started? We’ll be in touch to guide you through the journey.