Transport
Families can apply for transport assistance to and from school. Applications are approved by the Public Transport Branch of Department of Planning Infrastructure and Logistics (DIPL). DIPL seeks to provide the appropriate level of transport wherever possible although circumstances may prevent this being provided in all cases. Families can apply for conveyance allowance if they transport their child to school. Conditions need to be met in line with policies.
Applications to vary transport arrangements will take least five working days to be considered. It may not always be possible to fulfill the requests of families.
Buses operate on a strict pick up and set down schedule which cannot readily be changed. Family members or a nominated responsible adult must be present to transfer the student to and from the bus.
Further guidelines for this service are set out in “Transport for Students with Special Needs: Code of Good Practice” A copy of this document is available from the school.
Notifying Bus Absences
If your child travels to and/or from school by bus, please notify any absences (short-term, long-term or for the day) directly to the Special Needs Bus team.
Please email specialneeds.nt@cdcbus.com.au and cc elena.lee@education.nt.gov.au with the following details:
- School
- Student name
- Bus run
- Period of absence (dates/times)
- Reason for absence
Providing this information helps ensure safe and efficient bus arrangements for all students.
