Transportation

General Transport

Working parents may find it difficult to transport their child to and from school or recreational activities due to their working hours. Parents can engage a provider to assist in transporting their child to different venues as per their needs. While engaging a provider the parents can communicate procedures and schedules for the provider to follow.

When providing transport to children, it's crucial to prioritise safety and follow established procedures or schedules. Aprovider will obtain parental authorisation, ensuring adequate supervision, conduct a risk assessment, and adhere to legal requirements regarding seatbeltsand safety restraints.

Children are considered to be under the care of a provider at the point the service is taken to assume responsibility for their care and well-being. Providers are taken to assume responsibility under the National Law for the safety, health and well-being of all children at alltimes that children are in the care of the provider.

Transporting children provides opportunities for strengthening connections between support worker, families and the wider community. Children’s learning and enjoyment can be enhanced by travel routines that allow for quality interactions between children and support workers. These journeys also provide opportunities to build on children’s understandings ofhow to keep safe in and around vehicles.  

When moving children to and from the vehicle

• Support workers will park the vehicle as close as possible to thecollection/drop off location to avoid the need for children to cross roads orwalk through traffic areas, including car parks and driveways, when everpossible.
• Support worker will choose the safest route possible for walking children to and from the vehicle as determined by the risk assessment.
• Support workers will talk with children about safe practices andactively supervise them when moving to and from the vehicle. Supervision willtake into account children’s age and development and their capacity torecognise and react to risk.
• Forchildren not yet able to be independent and safe as pedestrians, supportworkers will hold their hands.

Why should you choose South West Care Services?

• All our staff hold a valid Working with Children Check.
• We ensure our statement of commitment to child safety is adhered to.
• We ensure you receive the most out of your core support budget.
• We are a registered NDIS provider, ensuring we meet the NDIS Practice Standards while providing services
• We work with you to provide service at your convenience from Sydney CBD to Greater Sydney
• Our support workers are experienced and are trained regularly to meet the NDIS Practice standard.
• We arrange different and exciting activities that will entice your interest.
• Our accessible vehicle is equipped with safety features and designed to accommodate individual needs
• We provide flexibility with transportation requirements