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If you want to get out and about more easily, Southern Highlands Community Transport’s safe and easy to access travel could be just the ticket.
Southern Highlands Community Transport (SHCT) is a not-for-profit community transport service. Wingecarribee Shire Council do not directly provide this service.
In early 2022, SHCT merged with South West Community Transport.
SHCT is jointly funded by Federal and State Governments under the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Community Transport Program. Council also supports this service by providing two fully serviced and maintained buses. A number of their vehicles are wheelchair accessible and fitted with a hoist.
The services offered by SHCT are perfect for community members who have difficulties using public transport or do not have their own transportation.
Services include:
Small contribution fees apply with subsidies available for eligible groups.
To find out more, visit shct.com.au or phone their friendly office staff on 02 4872 3722.