Assisted School Travel Program

The Department of Education Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) plays a significant role in meeting the needs of  eligible students  with disability by providing free specialised transport to and from school where parents and carers are unable to provide or arrange transport for the student either fully or in part.

Application Process

Applications for assisted transport are made through the school.  Parents complete the Part A of the Assisted School Travel application form.

Assisted School Travel application form

The form must then be sent to the school and school completes Part B of the application and submits all necessary documentation to Assisted School Travel.

Parents are informed by Assisted School Travel of the outcome of the application.

Making changes

Any change of requirements to transport requires a form to be submitted to Assisted School Travel for assessment.

Changes include: -

• Change of residential address
• Increased/decrease of transport
• Change of transport address e.g. transport to grandparents
• Additional equipment e.g. walker, wheelchair
• Special purpose car seat or harness

Applications for a change in transport can take two weeks to process.  To apply for a change to transport, contact the school.

Parent responsibility

The success of the program depends on the active cooperation of all people concerned - parents, teachers, contractors, drivers, Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) and ASTP staff - to ensure the best possible service for students.

The ASTP website provides information regarding parent responsibilities.

Visit  starting transport  and  parent responsibilities  for more information.

Further information

Visit the  Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP)  website for further information.