Community Transport Trial – Cessnock

Northern Coalfields Community Care Association (NCCCA) is participating in the NSW Government’s Community Transport Trial, helping eligible apprentices, trainees, TAFE NSW students and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) students access transport to work, training and study opportunities when transport is difficult to access.

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For bookings, eligibility and enquiries

📞Call (02) 4993 3100 and choose Option 2 TRANSPORT to speak with one of our friendly team

About the Community Transport Trial

The Community Transport Trial is a NSW Government initiative designed to help eligible people in regional NSW access education, training and employment opportunities by reducing transport barriers.
The trial supports people who may have limited or no access to suitable private or public transport and need assistance travelling to study, training or work.
Through this trial, NCCCA is helping connect people across the Cessnock region with opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to access because of transport limitations.

Who Can Use This Service?

You may be eligible if you are:
✅ An apprentice
✅ A trainee
✅ A TAFE NSW student
✅ A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) student
✅ A jobseeker
AND
✅ Have limited access to private or public transport
✅ Need transport to attend study, training or work.
✅ Live within the Cessnock LGA

What Can the Service Help With?

The Community Transport Trial may assist eligible participants to travel to:
  • TAFE NSW campuses
  • Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
  • Apprenticeship workplaces
  • Traineeship workplaces
  • Approved study locations
  • Approved training locations
  • Employment-related travel associated with apprenticeships and traineeships

Why This Trial Matters?

For many people living in regional communities, transport can be one of the biggest barriers to employment, training and education.
The Community Transport Trial aims to help eligible people access opportunities that support:
  • Employment pathways
  • Skills development
  • Vocational training
  • Apprenticeships
  • Traineeships
  • Ongoing education.

Reliable transport can make the difference between accepting an opportunity and missing out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Eligibility is assessed individually and depends on your circumstances, study arrangements and access to transport.

Can university students use the service?

The trial is designed for apprentices, trainees, TAFE NSW students and Registered Training Organisation students.

Is the service available across the Cessnock region?

The trial operates within the Cessnock area and supports eligible participants travelling to approved work, training and study destinations.

How do I find out if I qualify?

Call our team and we can discuss your situation and determine eligibility.
📞(02) 4993 3100, option 2 for Transport

How long will the trial run?

The NSW Government Community Transport Trial can run until 30 June 2027.

For Training Providers, Employers and Community Organisations 

Do you work with:
  • Apprentices?
  • Trainees?
  • TAFE students?
  • Job seekers?
  • Young people entering the workforce?
We welcome referrals and enquiries from:
  • TAFE NSW
  • Registered Training Organisations
  • Employment service providers
  • Apprenticeship support organisations
  • Community organisations
  • Employers
To discuss referral opportunities, please email our team at [email protected]