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HACC Service Provider Community Transport Survey

Report 2012

Prepared by: Chris Blunt Transport Development Coordinator

Coming soon! www.transportconnect.org.au

Follow on Twitter: @trnsptConnect

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Contents

Contents .......................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3

Report Overview ....................................................................................... 3

Purpose .................................................................................................... 3

Scope ....................................................................................................... 3

Inner West Region Overview ........................................................................... 4

Population Profiles by Community Transport Regions .............................. 4

Population growth ..................................................................................... 5

CALD Data ....................................................................................................... 7

Current Transport Matrix .................................................................................. 9

Inner West Community Transport ............................................................. 9

Leichhardt Community Transport ............................................................ 11

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre ............................................................ 12

Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport ........................................ 13

Riverwood Community Centre ................................................................ 15

Survey Results ............................................................................................... 16

Conclusion ..................................................................................................... 24

Attachment 1: Inner West CityRail Station Accessibility Matrix ..... 25

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Introduction

Report Overview

At the beginning of February 2012 a survey was sent out to service providers in the Inner West region to obtain a view over the current use and understanding of Community Transport in the area; as well as to provide the opportunity for services to submit ideas and suggestions around service design and delivery.

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide HACC service providers in the Inner West Region as part of the Inner West Transport Forum with on overview of current transport services operating in the region as well as an understanding of the future service needs.

Scope

The survey was issued to both HACC Development Officers covering the 7 LGAs of;

1. Ashfield 2. Burwood 3. Canterbury 4. Canada Bay 5. Leichhardt 6. Marrickville 7. Strathfield

The survey was then forwarded on to HACC service providers in the region for their review and reply. The survey was available online providing an easy opportunity for reply by service providers. An overview of the service region and the results of the surveys are outlined below. A total of 18 surveys were utilised in the analysis of the region.

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Inner West Region Overview The following population profile outline of the Inner West region as well as comparisons to New South Wales and Australia is taken from the Census Data of 2006. The profile clearly identifies that Leichhardt/Marrickville has a high number of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders compared to the other Community Transport area within the region. Also of note is the higher percentage of persons born overseas compared to the state of NSW and Australia. This also is evident in the substantially higher percentage of people who speak languages other than English at home and those who do not speak English well or at all.

Population Profiles by Community Transport Regions

Census Data 2006

LCTG: Leichhardt/Marrickville IWCT: Inner West BCCT: Canterbury N.S.W. Australia

Total Population 120,594 168,323 129,961 6,549,165 19,855,287

Indigenous Persons 1,485 624 745 138,516 455,026

Persons born in Australia 70,853 (58.8%) 85,204 (50.6%) 57,796 (44.5%) 4,521,190 (69%) 14,072,949 (70.9%)

Persons born Overseas 37,959 (31.5%) 68,927 (40.9%) 60,979 (46.9%) 1,555,833 (23.8%) 4,416,029 (22.2%)

Birthplace not stated 11,782 (9.7%) 14,192 (8.5%) 11,186 (8.6%) 472,142 (7.2%) 1,366,309 (6.9%)

LOTE spoken at home 30,255 (25%) 73,058(43%) 81,387 (62.6%) 1,314,522 (20%) 3,146,183 (15.8%)

LOTE persons speaks English not well/not at all 7,156 (6%) 13,828 (8%) 19,103(15%) 241,155 (3.7%) 561,414 (2.8%)

Note: LOTE (Languages other than English) Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (2006)

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Population growth

The breakdown of the population for the Inner West transport region is displayed in the following chart.

Source: Bureau of Transport Statistics (2011) *These totals will be higher than the previous table as this data is taken on forecast by the Bureau of Transport Statistics

The chart below identifies the population numbers of persons over 65 years of age by Community Transport region.

Source: Bureau of Transport Statistics (2011)

IWCT, 193,131, 42%

BCCT, 139,927, 30%

LCT, 131,679, 28%

Population by CT region

26512

19049

13466

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

IWCT BCCT LCT

Population over 65

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The information shown in the following table and graph shows the forecast population growth by suburb of persons over 65 years of age as a percentage of the entire suburb population. The suburbs of Burwood, Canada Bay and Strathfield are forecast to have significant growth in the aged population between 2011-2031.

Suburb 2011 (65+) 2031 (65+) % change

Burwood 5077 10590 108.59%

Canada Bay 10949 16519 50.87%

Strathfield 4398 7639 73.69%

Source: Bureau of Transport Statistics (2011)

Source: Bureau of Transport Statistics (2011)

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

Ashfield Burwood Canada Bay Canterbury Leichhardt Marrickville Strathfield

% of population over 65

2011 2016 2021 2026 2031

6.00%

8.00%

10.00%

12.00%

14.00%

16.00%

18.00%

20.00%

2011 2016 2021 2026 2031

% of population over 65 by CT with Greater Metropolitan Comparision

IWCT

BCCT

LCT

GMA

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CALD Data The following table is a list of LGAs ranked according to the highest number of community members who were born overseas and as a percentage of the LGAs population. This data was taken from the 2006 census and clearly identifies the Inner West as a region which has a significantly high portion of CALD members living in the area. Of note are the suburbs of Strathfield, Burwood, Canterbury and Ashfield which have between 42% and 50% overseas born people making up there communities.

Rank / LGA Number of

Overseas

born

% of

LGA

LGA Number of

Overseas

born

% of

LGA

1 Auburn 34,525 53.1 16 Bankstown 61,063 35.8 2 Fairfield 92,555 51.5 17 Randwick 42,851 35.7 3 Strathfield 15,948 49.9 18 Sydney 54,555 34.8 4 Burwood 15,266 49.4 19 Waverley 20,997 34.6 5 Canterbury 60,979 46.9 20 Marrickville 24,745 34.5 6 Ashfield 17,028 42.9 21 Blacktown 93,102 34.3 7 Botany Bay 14,957 41.6 22 North Sydney 19,488 33.5 8 Rockdale 38,002 41.3 23 Ku-ring-gai 32,847 32.5 9 Parramatta 59,711 40.3 24 Hornsby 48,639 32.1 10 Holroyd 35,351 39.4 25 Canada Bay 20,680 31.5 11 Willoughby 24,947 39.2 26 Woollahra 15,443 30.8 12 Liverpool 62,160 37.8 27 Baulkham Hills 47,596 29.9 13 Ryde 36,467 37.6 28 Mosman 7,833 29.9 14 Kogarah 19,698 37.5 29 Lane Cove 9,062 29.8 15 Hurstville 27,482 37.3 30 Manly 10,991 29.6

Source: The People of NSW: Statistics from the 2006 Census. Department of Immigration and Citizenship 2008

Interesting to note about the Inner West region is the percentage change of population from 2001 to 2006 as seen in the following table. LGA Population Change Population Change of

overseas born people from non English speaking countries

Ashfield 1.5% 2.4% Burwood 5.5% 12.3% Canada Bay 10.6% 17.3% Canterbury -0.3% -1.9% Leichhardt N/A* N/A* Marrickville -1.8% -16.8% Strathfield 14.4% 20.2% Source: The People of NSW: Statistics from the 2006 Census. Department of Immigration and Citizenship 2008

The data above shows significant differences in population growth ranging from -1.8% to 14.4%. Canterbury and Marrickville stand out as the negative growth LGAs between 2001 -2006 contrasting with Canada Bay and

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Strathfield which showed significant growth. *It needs to be noted that Leichhardt could not be analysed as the LGA boundaries changed from 2001-2006. This data will need to be reviewed at the release of the 2011 census data due out in June 2012. The second column of this table identifies the percentage change between 2001 and 2006 of people born overseas from non-English speaking countries. This also has significant difference across the suburbs with Marrickville seeing a decline of -16.8% whilst Strathfield’s CALD community grew by 20.2%.

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Current Transport Matrix A service matrix is shown below which outlines the different services that are operated by community groups in the region in regards to transport.

Inner West Community Transport

Service Hours of Service Destination Days operating Location Funded by

3 Individual Transport Cars

0815 - 1600

Ashfiled, Burwood, Canada Bay, RPA Hosp, St Vincents,

Canterbury Hospt, City

Monday - Friday

Ashfield, Burwood,

Canada Bay, Strathfield

HACC

1 Individual Transport Cars Volunteer Driver

0815 - 1400

Ashfiled, Burwood, Canada Bay, RPA Hosp, St Vincents,

Canterbury Hospt, City

Monday & Wednesday

Ashfield, Burwood,

Canada Bay, Strathfield

HACC

Shuttle Bus 0815 - 1600

Ashfiled, Burwood, Canada Bay, RPA Hosp, St Vincents,

Canterbury Hospt, City

Monday - Thursday

Ashfield, Burwood,

Canada Bay, Strathfield

HACC

Shuttle Bus - Volunteer Driver

0900 - 1400 RPA Hospital Wednesday & Friday

Ashfield, Burwood,

Canada Bay, Strathfield

HACC

Ashfield Access Bus 0815 - 1600 Anywhere within the

Ashfield LGA Tuesday Ashfield HACC

Health Related Transport 0815 - 1600 Concord Hospital Friday

Ashfield, Burwood,

Canada Bay, Strathfield

Sydney South West Health NGO

Program

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Shopping Service 0830 - 1430 Ashfield Mall Tuesday & Thursday Ashfield HACC

Shopping Service 0830 - 1430 Leichhardt Market

Town Wednesday, Thursday &

Friday Drummoyne HACC

Shopping Service 0830 - 1430 Burwood Plaza Wednesday & Every 2nd

Friday Burwood HACC

Shopping Service 0830 - 1430 Burwood Plaza Every 2nd Tuesday &

Friday Strathfield HACC

Shopping Service 0830 - 1430 Burwood Plaza Tuesday Concord HACC

Outings 0830 - 1430 Various 1st Monday of the Month

between March & November'

Ashfield HACC

Outings 0830 - 1430 Various 2nd Monday of the Month

between March & November'

Burwood HACC

Outings 0830 - 1430 Various 3rd Monday of the Month

between March & November'

Concord / Strathfield

HACC

Outings 0830 - 1430 Various 4th Monday of the Month

between March & November'

Drummoyne HACC

Specialty Shopping 0900 - 1400 Various 4 times per year Ashfield HACC

Specialty Shopping 0900 - 1400 Various 4 times per year Burwood HACC

Specialty Shopping 0900 - 1400 Various 4 times per year Concord / Strathfield

HACC

Specialty Shopping 0900 - 1400 Various 4 times per year Drummoyne HACC

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Leichhardt Community Transport

Service Hours of Service Destination Days operating Location Funded by

3 Individual Transport Cars

0800 - 1600

Leichhardt, Marrickville, RPA, St Vincents Hosp & within the 5km of Leichhardt/Marrickville LGAs

Monday - Friday Leichhardt, Marrickville

HACC

1 Flexible Transport Car Within & Out of Hours

Areas outside of the 5km radius of Leichhardt/Marrickville LGAs

Monday - Friday Leichhardt, Marrickville

HACC

1 Shuttle Bus (TigeRider) 0800 - 1600 Leichhardt & RPAH Tuesday & Friday Leichhardt ONLY

HACC & CTP

1 Shuttle Bus (Jetstream) 0800 - 1600 Marrickville & RPAH Wednesday ONLY Marrickville ONLY

HACC

1 Shuttle Service Van (Strong Program Balmain Hosp)

0800 - 1600 Balmain Hospital Monday & Friday Leichhardt, Marrickville

HACC

1 Shopping Service Bus 0800 - 1600 Leichhardt Marketplace Wednesday & Thursday Leichhardt ONLY

HACC

1 Shopping Outings Bus 0800 - 1600 Factory outlets & shopping malls

Every 1st Monday Leichhardt ONLY

HACC

1 Fishmarkets Shopping Bus

0800 - 1600 Fishmarkets, Pyrmont Every 1st Friday Leichhardt, Marrickville

HACC

1 Individual Shopping Service Van

0800 - 1600 Within Sydney Greater areas

Tuesday - Thursday Leichhardt ONLY

HACC & CTP

1 Outings Service Bus 0800 - 1600 Various Destinations 2nd & 4th Mondays Leichhardt HACC

1 Outings Service Bus 0800 - 1600 Various Destinations 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Marrickville HACC

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Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

Service Hours of Service Destination Days operating Location Funded by

1 individual Service car 0900 - 1700 Marrickville LGA, Marrickville Metro

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Marrickville LGA

HACC

1 bus, hire from LCT for Shopping Service

0900 - 1400

Marrickville Metro

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Marrickville LGA

HACC

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Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport

Service Hours of Service Destination

Days operating Location Funded by

1 Individual Transport Car

0700 - 1600 Canterbury LGA for Medical and Social Appointments

Monday - Friday Canterbury LGA

HACC

1 Shuttle Bus 0700 - 1600 Canterbury Hospital, Roselands Centro and local surrounding areas for local Medical Appointments, Shopping & Social appointments

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Canterbury LGA

HACC

1 Shuttle Bus 0700 - 1600 Canterbury Hospital for Medical Appointments Wednesday Canterbury LGA

HACC

2 Toyota Coasters & 1 Rosa Bus

0700 - 1600 Day-care - Bus hire for Riverwood Community Centre Canterbury LGA

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Canterbury LGA

HACC

1 Toyota Coasters 0800 - 1600 Shopping Service - Bus & Driver hire for Riverwood Community Centre

Wednesdays, fortnightly

Canterbury LGA

HACC

1 Rosa Bus 0800 - 1600 Day-care - Bus and Driver hire for Canterbury City Community Centre - 4c's

Thursdays Canterbury LGA

HACC

1 Toyota Bus 0800 - 1600 Day-care -Bus hire for Canterbury City Community Centre - Men's' Group

1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays of the month

Canterbury LGA

HACC

1 Rosa Bus 0800 - 1600 Day-care - Bus and Driver hire for WOLLI Tuesdays Canterbury LGA

HACC

1 Rosa Bus 0800 - 1600 Day-care - Bus hire for CECAL Monday & Friday Canterbury LGA

HACC

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Various Vehicles depending on clients needs

0700 - 1600

Out of Area Transport to Medical Appointments - Royal Prince Alfred, Kogarah, Westmead, Bankstown, Concord, Liverpool, Burwood, Strathfield, Sydney City CDB, Darlinghurst, Five Dock, Ashfield, Lidcombe

Monday & Friday Canterbury LGA

HACC

A maximum of 3 Buses 0700 - 1600 Group Outings to Various Destinations around Sydney for Morning/Afternoon Tea and/or Lunch

3rd and 4th Monday of the Month - Bookings are Essential

Canterbury & Bankstown LGA

HACC

Various Bus & Driver Hire available to Local Group

Open Anywhere in Sydney with reason

Monday to Sunday where vehicles are available

Canterbury & Bankstown LGA

HACC

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Riverwood Community Centre

Service Hours of Service Destination Days operating Location Funded by

4 buses, paid drivers 0830 - 1700 Canterbury LGA

Tues - Fri: HACC daily group Shopping Service, Mon - Fri: HACC Centre Based day care groups, Mon - Fri OOSH service

HACC:Canterbury LGA, OOSH: schools in surrounding suburbs

Programs funded by HACC. Vehicles funded by RCC

Service car, paid drivers 0900 - 1500 Canterbury LGA

Mon: Social Support,Tues, Wed: Individual List Shopping, Thurs, Fri: Accompanied shopping

Canterbury LGA

Programs funded by HACC. Vehicles funded by RCC

Volunteers own cars 0900 - 1700 Canterbury and surrounding areas

Mon - Fri: Neighbour Aid requests for individual transport as required

Canterbury LGA

Programs funded by HACC. Vehicles funded by RCC

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Survey Results The 18 services that returned the survey were spread across the Inner West Region. The LGAs service coverage by the providers returned a close to even response as seen in Graph 1.

1. Graph

Note: 7 of the 18 responses identified all 7 LGAs as areas of coverage for their service. The services identified the target groups that they provide services to. This can be seen in Graph 2.

2. Graph

11, 16%

9, 13%

9, 13%

10, 15%

8, 12%

11, 16%

10, 15%

Location of Services by LGA

Canterbury

Ashfield

Burwood

Canada Bay

Leichhardt

Marrickville

Strathfield

18, 26%

5, 7%

14, 21%

10, 15% 1, 1%

6, 9%

14, 21%

Types of Groups Servicing

Seniors

Youth and Children

People with Disabilities

Financially DisadvantagedPeopleGeographically IsolatedPeopleAboriginal and Torres StraitIslander PeoplePeople from CALDbackgrounds

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Of the 18 services in the region who participated in the survey currently 83% use Community Transport for their clients. The majority of services used CT through referral of their clients, 4 services directly interacted with CT (i.e. Podiatry) whilst 3 services hired vehicles from their local Community Transport service. (Graph 3)

3. Graph

More interesting to note was that of the 18 service providers, 2 services answered that they were not aware of what Community Transport does. (Graph 4)

4. Graph

15, 83%

3, 17%

Currently Use CT

Yes

No

16, 89%

2, 11%

Aware of what CT does

Yes

No

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However following the analysis of the two services brief explanation of what they believe CT does it is clear that only one of the services was not fully aware. This service was also listed as a service which did not utilise CT. Below is a ‘Wordle’ view of the key words used to describe what Community Transport does by all 18 responses from services.

The graph below identifies that of the total number of survey results half of the services used service owned vehicles for transport of their clients. As well as this a breakdown of the number of vehicles owned by the services can be seen. Note that the service with 9+ vehicles is an existing transport service. (Graph 5, 6)

5. Graph

50% 50%

Does service use own vehicles

Yes

No

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6. Graph

The following graph shows the results of the question as to whether the service’s clients use public transport in any form. This question and the reasons why a client doesn’t use public transport are harder to obtain unless asked directly to the client themselves. (Graph 7, 8)

7. Graph

10

4

2 1 1

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

0 1-2 3-5 6-8 9+

How many vehicles does a service own

11, 61% 4, 22%

3, 17%

Clients use Pubic Transport

Yes No Don’t know

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8. Graph

The reasons listed by services for not using public transport for their clients are shown above. Vehicle accessibility is the key reason; this is also evident by the data taken from the accessibility of train stations within the region (Attachment 1). It is evident, that when broken down into regions covered by the 3 Community Transport Services in the Inner West region, that accessibility of the train network is not of an acceptable standard. (Table 9)

Service Wheelchair accessible to station

Wheelchair accessible toilets

Inner West Community Transport

45% 54%

Leichhardt Community Transport Group

0% 0%

Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport

39% 44%

9. Table Similar to the use of public transport, the use of taxi services needs to be asked to clients rather than service providers. A possible outcome for this graph is that services issue taxi vouchers to HACC eligible clients. (Graph 10)

0

1

2

3

4

Too expensive Vehiclenotaccessible

Stop/station toofar away

Route notsuitable

Other

Reasons for not using Public Transport

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10. Table

Services were asked on how they see Community Transport fitting into the existing public transport system. The majority of survey responses said that more access to public transport could prove beneficial for clients, in this case it was noted that travel training is essential for HACC clients to access public transport. Most surveys identified more conventional Community Transport is needed as those who are too frail to use public transport must rely on Community Transport. This includes the need for an increase in Individual Transport services in key areas such as Canterbury. A ‘Wordle’ below shows the common words used in the survey responses to this question, it is noted that ‘Public Transport’ was used in the question and therefore appears often.

72%

11%

17%

Clients use Taxi Services

Yes No Don’t know

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The graph (11) below identifies the reasons the service providers clients utilise Community Transport. The results recognise that medical appointments and shopping are the dominant reasons for clients to utilise Community Transport. Social transport, as well as access to podiatry, is also significant reasons. The graph below also reflects the data which is given out by Community Transport organisations as to the operation of services.

11. Table

Services were asked what need there was for Community Transport in their area. Many responses identified the need for more shuttles; more specifically shuttles between hospitals in the area. Also noted was the need for greater transport to therapy medical services in the Canterbury area. Services who utilised Community Transport as a bus hirer requested that more buses be available to be hired out along with a driver to community groups in need. Below is a ‘Wordle’ of the responses.

02468

10121416

Reasons for clients using CT

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The final question of the survey allowed services to list any other comments. Some interesting comments submitted gave evidence to some of the work that still needs to be done. Comments such as;

Information about Community Transport needs to be more accessible and possibly even given out through the RTA as older drivers have their licence taken away.

Fantastic service however always room for improvement.

The lack of Community Transport service in the Canterbury area.

Issues regarding the eligibility of clients to utilise Community Transport. Perception that the eligibility for Community Transport is at such a level that by the time they are able to use the service they are unable to leave their home. This appears to be a lack of information issue.

Lack of advertisement of Leichhardt / Marrickville’s hours of operation and services to clients.

The issue of cross region Community Transport and whether services could link in with each other to provide greater access to specialist medical services and hospitals.

Possibility of Community Transport shifting its vehicles to mini buses as a preferred vehicle of choice.

The need for a more regional approach to transport development. A ‘Wordle’ of the answers is provided below.

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Conclusion Although the survey gained only 18 responses it was enough to create a picture as to how services in the area link in with Community Transport. Community Transport, as a HACC service, is vital in enabling frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers to access services that allow them to live independently in their own homes. Community Transport fills the gaps left by conventional public transport; these can be a range of gaps including spatial, cost or accessibility. Community Transport services across the Inner West region must work closely together in order to create a more coordinated and responsive transport network to their clients. The use of the term, transport network, may seem out of place with the conventional means of Community Transport; however it is important that Community Transport services identify the benefits to working together with all transport operators to achieve greater services for their clients. Organisations should see the transportation of clients as a means of achieving mobility for whatever circumstance the client needs, not how the client best fits into the organisations current services. In simple terms, this means coordinating the best way for the client to get from point A to point B weather by a Community Transport trip, accessible public transport or a combination of both. The Community Transport services in the region of Inner West may need to include surrounding transport services to plan more effective services. South East Sydney Community Transport covering the City of Sydney and surrounding suburbs is not only the neighbour of Leichhardt Community Transport Group but also covers a large majority of specialist medical facilities located in the city of Sydney. St George Community Transport borders Canterbury and covers St George Hospital in Kogarah, which is a common destination for Canterbury residents. It is important that Community Transport operates on a professional level as a transport operator. This means increase training and development of staff in terms of direct care to clients as well as equally important training into the systems used to provide the transport. Data analysis of the TRIPS (or equivalent) system must be done on a regular basis to ensure that correct entry is being made and that data represents the work been done by the Community Transport organisation. In terms of planning for transport, it is imperative that unmet need be recorded not only by the Community Transport in full detail but also other stakeholder services that can provide accurate need reporting. The survey outcome gave some scope as to issues needing to be addressed in the Inner West region. The population of this area is increasing as well as ageing and this will only place greater strain on an already stretched service. Services must adapt and identify innovative ways of service provision to enable greater access to existing and future clients.

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Attachment 1: Inner West CityRail Station Accessibility Matrix

Station Line Wheelchair Access

Staffed full time W/C Access to Toilets

W/C Access to Phone

Access to Bus Interchange

Hearing Loop

IWCT

Ashfield Inner West Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Croydon Inner West No Attended by station staff No No No Yes

Burwood Inner West, South, Western and Northern

Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Strathfield Inner West, South, Western, Northern, Olympic, Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains, Newcastle/Central Coast

Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Summer Hill Inner West Yes No Yes No Yes Yes

Hurlstone Park Bankstown No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Rhodes Northern Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Concord West Northern No Attended by station staff No Yes No Yes

North Strathfield

Northern No Attended by station staff Yes No Yes Yes

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Flemington Inner West, South Line

No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Homebush Inner West, South No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

LCTG

Newtown Inner West, South No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Stanmore Inner West No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Petersham Inner West No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Lewisham Inner West No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

St Peters Bankstown No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Dulwich Hill Bankstown No Attended by station staff No Yes Yes No

Sydenham Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, Bankstown, Airport & East Hills, Southern Highlands

No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Tempe Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line

No Attended by station staff No Yes No Yes

BCCT

Canterbury Bankstown No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Campsie Bankstown Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Belmore Bankstown Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Lakemba Bankstown Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Wiley Park Bankstown W/carer Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Punchbowl Bankstown No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

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Bankstown Bankstown Yes First to Last Train Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yagoona Bankstown No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Birrong Bankstown No Attended by station staff Yes No No Yes

Sefton Bankstown, Inner West

No Attended by station staff No No No Yes

Chester Hill Bankstown, Inner West

No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Leightonfield Bankstown, Inner West

No Attended by station staff No No Yes No

Villawood Bankstown, Inner West

No Attended by station staff No No No Yes

Riverwood

Airport & East Hills Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Narwee Airport & East Hills No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Beverly Hills Airport & East Hills Yes Attended by station staff Yes No Yes Yes

Kingsgrove Airport & East Hills Yes First to Last Train Yes No Yes Yes

Bexley North Airport & East Hills No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Bardwell Park Airport & East Hills No Attended by station staff No No Yes Yes

Source: CityRail. www.cityrail.info