Volunteer Transport Service
The Town of Bassendean currently provides a weekly Volunteer Transport Service (shuttle bus to Bassendean shops) for eligible Bassendean seniors. The service is free and operates every Thursday, subject to volunteer availability.
Eligibility
To be eligible to use this service, passengers are required to:
- Be a resident of the Town of Bassendean
- Hold a WA Seniors card and or Health Care Card
- Provide a Fitness to Volunteer Transport Form certified by a medical practitioner
- Live independently and are able to make decisions about own needs and services
- Be physically able to enter and exit the vehicles unassisted
- Use the vehicle's seat belts unaided
For seniors who are not eligible to use this service, the Federal Government’s My Aged Care Service provides a range of funding to keep older people connected with their communities. For more information call the My Aged Care team on Free Call: 1800 200 422.
Registration process
- Complete a Passenger Application Form
- Complete the Fitness to use Volunteer Transport Form (for GP to complete)
- Provide a copy of WA Seniors Card or Health Care Card and proof of residence for review
Once complete please return copies of completed forms:
- In Person: 35 Old Perth Road Bassendean (Office Hours, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays)
- Post: PO Box 87, Bassendean WA 6934
- Email: [email protected] (Completed form can be emailed directly by the Medical Practitioner)
Once a registration has been processed, participants will receive a notification by email or letter.
Attachments:
If you have any questions about this service, or require assistance with the registration process, please call a member of the Town's Community Development Team on (08) 9377 8034 or email your enquiry to [email protected]