What we do - Australian Community Transport Association

What we do

Powerful advocacy at all levels

ACTA leads national advocacy to ensure community transport is sustainable and recognised as an essential service for Australians at state and federal levels.

Collaboration and growth

ACTA connects members with government, researchers, and peers to co-design solutions.

Leadership in national initiatives

ACTA and its members lead major initiatives that drive innovation and influence future policy such as the National Community Transport Pricing Model (NCTPM)

Practical support for sustainable services

Through research insights, and strategic networks, ACTA equips members to strengthen service delivery.

ACTA drives sector-wide impact by leading national reform initiatives, shaping policy through evidence-based advocacy, and fostering cross-sector collaboration.

We work with government to support decision-making by delivering relevant information and solutions, engaging in direct government relations, and partnering on key consultations with the aged care and NDIS sector as well as our members, and other parts of the community where transport is crucial.

Our strategic agenda supports members with tools, networks, and research to strengthen service delivery and adapt to reform. We also convene the sector through national conferences, working groups, and sector partnerships positioning community transport as an essential, future-ready service embedded in aged care, disability, and community inclusion systems in Australia

Latest news & updates

CHSP certainty today, the opportunity to get tomorrow right

By pilot@communitytransportaustralia.org.au

September 1, 2026

CHSP certainty today, the opportunity to get tomorrow right

Last month brought some genuinely welcome news for our sector. The Australian Government has confirmed that the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) will continue to 30 June 2029, providing certainty for the more than 830,000 older Australians who rely on these essential services. ACTA welcomes the announcement made by The Hon Mark Butler MP, on 20 August 2026.

The National Community Transport Pricing Model (NCTPM) — Webinar in partnership with iMove and the University of South Australia (UniSA)

By pilot@communitytransportaustralia.org.au

October 9, 2025

The National Community Transport Pricing Model (NCTPM) — Webinar in partnership with iMove and the University of South Australia (UniSA)

iMOVE held a webinar looking at the outcomes from the National Community Transport Pricing Model (NCTPM): Sustainable community transport project. Speakers were Murray Coates, from the Australian Community Transport Association (ACTA), and Akshay Vij, from the University of South Australia.

Your destination isn’t where you think it is

By acta-admin

October 3, 2023

Your destination isn’t where you think it is

Dr Norman Swan puts the work of ACTA members into a broader perspective.

Testimonials

Judy Bagg

Tailem Bend Community Centre (TBCC)

Chairperson

“As a proud member of the Australian Community Transport Association (ACTA), the Tailem Bend Community Centre has directly benefited from ACTA’s strong advocacy and commitment to advancing community transport nationally. Our involvement in ACTA’s pilot programs has been both meaningful and impactful, providing us with valuable insights and a platform to contribute to sector improvements. We were especially honoured to be featured in the ACTA newsletter, which highlighted the important work happening in regional communities like ours. On behalf of TBCC, I thank ACTA for their leadership, support, and dedication to building a stronger, more connected community transport network.”

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