CTO releases Position Statement on the incoming Aged Care Reforms

CTO releases Position Statement on the incoming Aged Care Reforms

by | Apr 20, 2023 | Home Page News, Latest News

The upcoming reform of in home aged care currently affects over 1 million Australians, their carers, loved ones and families but ultimately,  it will affect us all. We are all ageing… some of us access these supports already and many of us will need assistance in the future.
Access to transport sits at the heart of a life lived with independence, self determination, and respect.
This is not about more federal funding – it is about spending federal funding right.
We have one opportunity to get this right and the time is now.
Our full position statement is here, we encourage you to read it and share it.
State Election 2023 – Call to Action – Inclusive Transport for ALL

State Election 2023 – Call to Action – Inclusive Transport for ALL

by | Apr 19, 2023 | Home Page News, Latest News

The CTO is calling on the incoming government to implement the following four key initiatives: 

  • That Government subsidised transport be made exempt from the Point-to-Point Passenger Levy.
  • That Community transport be deemed eligible for the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.
  • That the Community Transport Program (CTP) funding program must be expanded to include transport for employment and education purposes, and
  • That the Older Persons Mobility Plan must be reviewed with a focus on promoting a human-centric transport experience. It must recognise the expanded role that supported transport can have in maintaining independence, self-determination, and economic mobility.

If you would like to be involved in this call to action, simply download our two Position Statements, a template letter to local members and a template media release you can adapt to send to your local members and media outlets in the lead up to the election. 

CTO releases draft of our first Reconciliation Action Plan

CTO releases draft of our first Reconciliation Action Plan

by | Jan 24, 2023 | CTO Projects, Home Page News

Draft Reconciliation Action Plan – A Reflect RAP 2023 – 2024

It is with great pride that the Community Transport Organisation presents the draft of our first Reconciliation Action Plan, a Reflect RAP for 2023-2024. Our RAP will guide us on the reconciliation journey both in our own organisation, and as a peak body, in support of action across the sector

The development of a RAP supports our mission to lead an inclusive community transport sector for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples who engage with the CTO, and our members, whether as an employee, stakeholder, partner, funder, or service user. The CTO are in a position to influence and lead this uplift within the community transport sector and it is our goal to shine a light on best practice.

Our Reflect RAP will provide the opportunity to first look within our sector, to understand the starting point on our Reconciliation journey, and help to chart a path for continued work in this space. We seek to grow our understanding of what an inclusive community transport sector looks like, for both a peak body, and as a service provider in community.

Before we submit our RAP to Reconciliation Australia for final approval, it is important we hear your feedback on what we have proposed. As our intention is to drive Reconciliation initiatives across the CT sector, it is vital that we have your support.

Please take a look over our draft Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, and then share your feedback with us below by Tuesday 21st February, 2023.

Download the CTO Reflect RAP 2023/24
Give us your feedback by 21.02.23

For those of you who have not engaged with the RAP process previously, there are certain required deliverables in a RAP which are set out by Reconciliation Australia.

For reference to these, please also see the Reconciliation Australia Reflect RAP template from which our draft RAP was developed.

You can read more about the RAP process on the Reconciliation Australia website

We look forward to hearing your invaluable feedback, and working with you on this important journey going forward

The CTO would like to thank the ongoing contributions of our RAP Working Group who have played an integral role in this process.

Active Care Network launches NSW’s First Electric Community Transport Bus

Active Care Network launches NSW’s First Electric Community Transport Bus

by | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorised

Active Care Network in Kingswood, Western Sydney has become the first community transport operator in NSW to launch an electric  bus with the acquisition of its new 14-seat fully electric Joylong commuter bus this month.

The bus purchase is the first step in the provider’s transition towards zero transmissions and takes the community transport sector one step closer to creating a greener, cleaner, and healthier future for our communities. 

Active Care Network CEO Ben Jackson said, “The price of the new bus compares favourably with current diesel bus prices but combined with the dramatic reduction in running costs – for fuel, servicing and ongoing maintenance – it helps us maximise our productivity as we make an early move into an electric future.” 

The new bus is configured to accommodate wheelchair access and has  front and rear air conditioning, fabric seats and adjustable back rests, helping to make it more comfortable for passengers. With safety features including three-point seat belts for all passengers, driver and front passenger air bags, the new bus will offer safety, a quieter ride and improved comfort levels for drivers and passengers. 

When Clients were asked what they thought of their first ride on the bus, they expressed resounding joy that the bus was “very comfortable, terrific, and quiet” and would love to ride on it again.

Well done to Ben and the Active Care Network Team in taking us one step close to a cleaner, greener world!

Seniors Festival 1-12 February, 2023 – Join the fun!

Seniors Festival 1-12 February, 2023 – Join the fun!

by | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorised

We encourage all our members to get involved the annual NSW Seniors Festival from 1-12 February 2023 and take the opportunity to promote your services and the benefits of Community Transport far and wide!

The CTO team has gathered communications tools and resources below to help you promote your events and services and the broader Festival.

We have also joined forces with a number of our members to run the Community Transport booth at the Seniors Expo at Darling Harbour, Sydney on 2-3 February. Expected to attract thousands of visitors, the expo will provide us with a great opportunity to raise awareness about Community Transport and promote the services provided by all our members across NSW.

Please use the tools below to help spread the word and be part of the action!

If you’re hosting an event be sure to submit it on the NSW Seniors Festival What’s On site at:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/submit-event

For information on how to host a Seniors Festival event go to:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/hold-event

For more information on the Festival go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival

Communications Toolkits

Download these documents for instructions, tips and templates on social media posts, media releases, advertisements and more…

Email Banner

Download the jpeg and add to your Outlook signatures with a link to your local event information or the official Seniors Festival website : https://www.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival

 Social Media

1. Download the facebook tiles or images below (simply right click and save image to your computer) to create you own post with your logo to promote your event or service.  Make sure you list your program or activity as an event on your organisation’s Facebook page, add NSW Seniors Festival as a co-host, and they’ll share it on their Facebook page. The CTO will also share your posts on our page.

2. You can also promote the overall Seniors Festival by:

  • Directing your audience to the main site: nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival.
  • Providing a link to the Seniors Festival Expo at Darling Harbour on 2-3 Feb 2023: https://www.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival/whats-on/expo
  • Providing a link to What’s On in your region for your customers: https://www.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival/whats-on
  • Providing a link to the free Premier’s Gala Concerts in Sydney on 2-3 Feb: https://www.nsw.gov.au/seniors-festival/whats-on/premiers-concert
  • Encouraging your customers to subscribe to the Seniors Festival newsletter for updates: https://us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8d98c7f0bfef54ed90310247a&id=136194031b

Posters

1. Download the posters below to display in your office and/or vehicles.

 

1. Updatable Posters

There are two updatable posters (where you can add your own information –  the professional poster will need to be printed by a professional print shop and the in-house poster can be printed on your office printer.

Updateable Professional Poster

Updateable In-house Poster

2. Static Posters

There are two static posters designed to promote the primary Festival –  the professional poster will need to printed by a professional print shop and the in-house poster can be printed on your office printer.

Professional Print Poster

In-house Print Poster
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