The service does not operate on Weekends or Public Holidays.. The Riverland Transport Scheme involves the provision of information and facilitation to access local transport options. It assists those who are transport disadvantaged of all age groups. The Riverland Medical Bus is available to eligible Riverland residents requiring transport assistance to Medical Appointments in Adelaide. See our website links for further information available: Eligibility and booking. The Riverland Community Transport Scheme is available to eligible (frail, elderly, have a disability, or be isolated) residents who live within the boundaries of the Loxton Waikerie, Renmark Paringa and Berri Barmera Councils. Transport is provided by linking clients to available local commercial operators (eg Taxis, Bus) and other service agencies. Where no other transport option exists support may be provided by our volunteer driven vehicles.

BERRI BARMERA COUNCIL

The Berri Barmera Council incorporates the townships of Berri, Barmera, Cobdogla, Loveday, Monash, Glossop, Winkie and Overland Corner and its main economy is built around horticulture and viticulture.

Barmera Health Service

The Barmera Hospital is a 20 bed facility for people receiving acute medical treatment, 81 residential care places and 62 independent living units on site and part of the Riverland Health Services. Maternity Service at Berri Campus. Riverland Community Health Services provide therapeutic nursing and allied health professional services, specialised assessment, in home support services, health promotion and advice on health issues.

Loxton Hospital Complex

Country Health SA Loxton Hostel for the Aged was established many years ago and has developed into a high standard facility, with impressive surrounds. There are three houses all with single en suite rooms and communal dining and lounge rooms. Located close to the town's shopping and recreational facilities. Co-located with the Hospital there is ready access to medical care. 
The Hostel for the Aged is strongly supported by the local community and has strong links with community organisations, churches and businesses.
Our staff, volunteers and residents participate in community events such as Annual Mardi Gras, Loxton Lights Up, Loxton Horticultural & Recreation Show, Annual Scarecrow and Biggest Pumpkin Competition. 
In addition Country Health SA Local Health Network is the largest provider in the state for aged care beds.

Waikerie Health Service

The Waikerie health service has 30 acute care beds and 42 Multipurpose residential places for people requiring high levels of care. We offer acute services including accident and emergency, medical services, day and inpatient surgical and obstetrics. We also have visiting specialist medical staff who provide urology, gynaecology, orthopaedic surgery and general surgery. We can also provide domiciliary care. Previously Known As Waikerie Hospital and Health Services Inc

Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura

A donation is requested to support the sustainability of the service.

Target Group (HACC)
People who are frail aged, or people with disabilities or carers of consumers, who are without family or social support and unable to access private or public transport to meet their basic needs.

Overview
A service for people unable to use private or public transport to meet their basic needs, who require extra assistance, or may be wheelchair bound. Drivers are volunteers registered and trained who have a sincere interest in the welfare of people. Transport can be used for shopping, medical appointments or social outings.

Transport Service Times
The Sunassist transport service is available Monday to Friday from 8:15am to 5:00pm.

Bookings: 48 hours notice is required.

Area Serviced
Services are within a 55km radius of Mildura within the irrigation district and part of MRCC and the Millewa.

Sunassist Volunteer Helpers Inc.

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All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

Statement of Purpose
To provide care and support for people who are frail aged and people with disabilities and their carers who are without family or social support and who are unable to access private or public transport to meet their basic needs.

Volunteers through offering assistance and support in a culturally appropriate manner aim to improve consumers quality of life whilst respecting the consumers independence.

Registration
A person must be frail aged or have a disability, or be the carer of a consumer. 

To be eligible for the use of a Sunassist service a person must first be registered with the service.  It is important to ensure that priority is directed to persons within the target group most in need of a service.  The purpose of assessment is to understand and be aware of a person’s strengths and needs.

Service Boundaries
Services are within a 55km radius of Mildura within the irrigation district and part of MRCC and into the Millewa.

Disabled Access
Four wheelchair vehicles are available to transport consumers.

Interpreting Services
Consumers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are supported through the use of interpreting services to assist in accessing Sunassist services.

Office Hours
8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday
Transport services are provided Monday to Friday 8.00am until 5pm.

Community Transport scheme was developed to assist those in the community who are transport disadvantaged, including the aged, frail and younger disabled residents without easy access to transport. See our website links for further information available: EntryProcedures Contact the Co-ordinators for eligibility criteria. Transport includes personal car service which caters for wheelchair clients and community shopping buses. The scheme owns and operates six cars, one flash cab and manages the GR Community Car, plus volunteers own vehicles.

Barossa Council

Closed Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Assistance for disadvantaged people who have a genuine transport need and cannot obtain or access any other means of transport to get to their destination. given for Information, coordination and transport brokerage services also provided.: EntryProcedures People living in the Coorong District Council, District Council of Karoonda/East Murray and Southern Mallee District Council who are transport disadvantaged and meet certain eligibility criteria fees apply. Contact service for more detail.

MURRAY MALLEE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SCHEME

Community Passenger Networks (CPN's) assist disadvantaged people who have a genuine transport need and cannot obtain or access any other means of transport to get to their destination.

Closed public holidays. The MMCTS Scheme operates to assist those who are transport disadvantaged (assessment criteria applies) and are without access to suitable transport and in genuine need of a means to travel within the region and to Adelaide. See our website links  regarding the medical service transport, and further information available: EntryProcedures For further information please contact Helen Luke - Coordinator, or Administration Officer - Anna Bray. Priority is given to medical appointments however 3 days notice is preferable and a donation is encouraged.

Coorong Community Links Combined Program - Tailem Bend

The Coorong District Council comprises 8,836 square kilometres of mainly rural land serviced by the towns of Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn and other smaller settlements.

Kapunda Hospital

Kapunda Homes was built in 1981, initially designed as a low care hostel type environment. In 2005 there was a major redevelopment with the addition of a 6 bed wing to meet the higher care needs of residents. The home is strongly grounded in the local community, and has strong links with community organisations, churches and businesses, who generously donate time, money or goods towards the benefit of the Kapunda Homes and its residents.
Many of our residents have been local farmers or business owners, who have retired to the township.
Some of the staff live within the local area, and are known to the residents, prior to their admission to Residential Care.
In addition Country Health SA Local Health Network is the largest provider in the State for aged care beds.

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