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For residents in the Gungahlin/Hall area who are senior, frail,
aged, have a disability and for their carers.
The range of services
available include: ACT Regional Community Bus Service
The community bus service is for people who are socially isolated because of a lack of transport options. Some of the people who may be eligible to use the service may include: - Seniors with mobility or confidence problems
- People living in nursing homes / retirement facilties
- People with a permanent or temporary disability
- People with health problems who cannot use regular ACTION bus services
- People who are eligible for HACC transport but cannot access them for various reasons eg cannot self transfer
- Carers accompanying a person described above
- Parents with young children who are socially isolated and lack transport
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who lack support networks and have limited transport options
To become a registered user of the community bus service you need to be assessed by Home and Community Care.
Once registered with our service you can make a booking by contacting 6242 9746.
Bookings need to be made at least two working days before you want to use the bus and are on a "first come first served" basis. Group bookings can also be made where members of the group are registered users.
There is no set bus fare, however, people using the community bus service are asked to make a gold coin donation each time they travel.
The bus operates Monday to Friday, generally within the local regional area. Pickup and set down points need to be arranged when making the booking.
Community Transport
For medical, paramedical (including injury) and social activities.
Bookings 3 days in advance, Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 3:00pm,
unless it is an emergency.
Case management
An assessment of a client's needs and referral to appropriate services. Social Group for Seniors
Wednesdays 10:00am to 2:30pm
A range of activities to interest senior aged participants.
At Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre. Supported shopping
Fortnightly to Gungahlin Marketplace, alternate Mondays and Tuesdays.
Bookings essential for eligible clients. Contact: Home & Community Care (HACC)
Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre
40 Yarrawonga Street Ngunnawal
Phone: 6242 6077
Fax: 6242 9750
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Home and Community Care Program 
