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Queensland Programs
Community Transport Program
Location: Queensland
Description: The Community Transport Program supports people under 65 and unpaid carers who have difficulty accessing transport due to location, financial constraints, disability, mental health, or chronic health conditions. The program is for those with limited access to public, private, or other government-subsidised transport and not already receiving transport services for the same purpose through programs like the NDIS or aged care services.
Home Assist and Secure
Location: Queensland
Description: Home Assist Secure (HAS) provides advice, referrals, and financial support to help eligible Queensland homeowners and renters, aged 60+ or any age with a disability, carry out critical home maintenance, repairs, minor modifications, and safety upgrades. Services may include handyperson or licensed trades work, yard maintenance, smoke alarm installation, and security improvements, with subsidies covering labour costs (materials usually paid by the client).
Hospital in the Home (HITH)
Location: Queensland
Description:Hospital in the Home (HITH) provides hospital-level care at home for patients recently discharged or requiring hospital-level treatment, offering daily monitoring, treatment, and support from a multidisciplinary healthcare team until they can safely transition back to GP care.
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme
Location: Queensland
Description:Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme. Includes continence products, palliative equipment and oxygen at home.
Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)
Location: Queensland
Description:The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) provides low-intensity support to help people under 65 (under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who are not eligible for NDIS to live independently, reduce social isolation, and participate in their community. QCSS can assist with daily living tasks, personal care, meal preparation, household chores, essential yard maintenance, accessing services, attending recreational activities, and connecting with other supports and services.
Supported Accommodation Providers Association (SAPA)
Location: Queensland
Description: Supported Accommodation offers affordable, stable housing for people who need extra support in their daily lives. Accommodation is provided in managed facilities with shared amenities, and meals are often included. Eligibility requirements vary by provider — contact providers directly for more information.
Taxi Subsidy Scheme
Location: Queensland
Description: The Taxi Subsidy Scheme helps Queensland residents with permanent or severe disabilities who have difficulty using public transport. It covers 50% of the taxi fare (up to $30 per trip), with no limit on the number of trips. Members must reapply every five years.
