Area Connect Tasmania | Transportation service
Area Connect Tasmania
Phone: +61 1300 651 948
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21.01.2022 We still have some seats available on the shuttle for the Derwent Valley Autumn Festival 2019 this weekend! The office is now closed so if you would like to catch the bus and haven't made a booking yet, please send us a message so we can let the driver know.
21.01.2022 The Area Connect contact centre (1300 651 948) will be closed on the national public holidays over Christmas: Wednesday 25 December 2019 Thursday 26 December 2019 Wednesday 1 January 2020... Otherwise, normal contact centre hours will apply and Area Connect bus services will continue as normal, other than on the public holidays.
21.01.2022 Thank you for trusting us with your transport needs this year. Area Connect sends you and your loved ones warm Christmas greetings and wishes for a wonderful New Year! Our offices reopen Tuesday 29 December. ... Until then, you can email us at [email protected] or leave a message at 1300 651 948
20.01.2022 We are so pleased to be able to support the local community through the Sorell Jobs Hub funding.
19.01.2022 Area Connect offices will be closed on Monday 27th January for the Australia Day public holiday.
18.01.2022 Area Connect is now running a West Coast connector service - connecting Queenstown and Hobart. Visit http://areaconnect.org.au/current-timetables/ for Area Connect's other timetables.
18.01.2022 If you're travelling on public transport, it's vital to maintain social distance and good hygiene, due to COVID-19. If you're sick, you must stay home unless ...seeking health treatment. But public transport is essential for many, so we've put together some tips on how to manage. Keep an eye out for updates, as the Federal Government considers further social distancing arrangements for local transport at its next meeting today. For more information, go to the Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/
16.01.2022 To see our current timetables, click the link: http://areaconnect.org.au/current-timetables/ To phone us to make a booking, call 1300 651 948 or email [email protected] we take payments at time of booking via credit or debit card. We do accept cash on the bus if you have no other way to pay, but please ensure you have the exact amount, as our drivers are not permitted to carry change.
15.01.2022 Are you booked in to get your flu shot? It's a simple way to look after your health this winter.
13.01.2022 Hi everyone, an update The Tasmanian Government has Just launched a new Tas Government website for all State Government information on Coronavirus, please visit here www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au
13.01.2022 TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Today is the final day of Agfest which traditionally draws the biggest crowds out of the three days. Delays can be expected on the Bass Hi...ghway, Meander Valley Highway and Illawarra Road. If you are heading to Agfest, or driving in the area, please allow extra travel time and be on the lookout for slow moving traffic. For full traffic details see www.agfest.com.au/traffic #Agfest2019 See more
11.01.2022 Are you prepared for the heat today? In Tasmania we are used to coping with cool weather, but are less experienced coping with extreme heat. Some people may experience the effects of hot weather more than others, so it’s important to know what these effects are, who is at risk and what you can do. Visit https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au//extr/resources_for_the_public
11.01.2022 Heavy rain and strong winds today (Friday 6 September). Remember to secure any outdoor furniture and to keep your pets and yourself safe! Places to find more information: Bureau of Meteorology: https://ab.co/2MWSuqqVisit TasALERT Facebook page ... Your local radio station See more
10.01.2022 We had an absolute cracker of a day at Agfest Field Days, Tasmania yesterday. It looks like the weather has cleared up and we’re in for a great day today so come on down!
09.01.2022 We’re out at Agfest Field Days, Tasmania with CTST - Community Transport Services Tasmania at site S82 next to the TFS. Come along and say hi!
08.01.2022 Monday is expecting to see extremely HOT weather, and being prepared for extreme heat is important. When it is very hot, you may be at increased risk of a heat-related illness, especially if you have a medical condition or take certain medicines. During extremely hot weather, it’s easy to become dehydrated or for your body to overheat. If this happens, you may develop heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heatstroke, which can result in irreversible damage to your body, or eve...n death. It is important to know the effects of extreme heat, how to avoid getting ill, and what you should do if you experience any heat-related illness. How to avoid getting ill during the heat ============================ Whenever possible, stay indoors with a fan or air-conditioner on. If you do need to go out in the heat, try and limit your outdoor activity to early morning or evening and stay in the shade whenever you can. Wear lightweight, loose, comfortable clothing, a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Drink plenty of water to stay well hydrated. Avoid alcohol, tea or coffee as these can make you more dehydrated. Avoid outdoor exercise or strenuous physical activity during extreme heat, especially in the middle of the day. Use common sense when exercising. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE In an emergency, call 000 for help. For non-urgent medical help call Health Direct Australia on 1800 022 222 or call your GP. For more information, visit www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/public/healthy_communities/extreme_heat
06.01.2022 Area Connect phone lines have been affected by the current telephone network congestion across Australia. We are receiving daily updates from our phone provider but, in the meantime, please keep trying to call us on 1300 651 948. Phone lines are becoming available as soon as someone somewhere else in Tasmania finishes their call. You can also contact us via EMAIL: ... [email protected] or you can send us a Facebook MESSAGE and we’ll pass it on to our transport coordinators. Thank you for your patience. For accurate information about coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the Australian Department of Health website: https://www.health.gov.au/
06.01.2022 Our new West Coast Connector service - a partnership between Area Connect and Tassielink - runs on Tuesdays and Fridays and is made up of two services that meet up at Derwent Bridge, one from Hobart and the other from Queenstown. Transfers to and from Strahan are also possible using the existing West Coast to Burnie bus service. Click here for our other timetables: http://areaconnect.org.au/current-timetables/
06.01.2022 We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible person to fill the role of Café Supervisor Community Transport Services Tasmania Inc (CTST) is the largest provider of transport for older people and people with a disability in Tasmania. CTST has also launched Area Connect Tasmania’s first public transport social enterprise delivering innovative public transport services in regional areas. Soon to move into the first purpose-built facility for community transport...Continue reading
06.01.2022 Greetings of the Season to everyone - and a reminder that the Area Connect contact centre (1300 651 948) will be closed on the national public holidays over Christmas: Wednesday 25 December 2019 Thursday 26 December 2019 Wednesday 1 January 2020... Otherwise, normal contact centre hours will apply and Area Connect bus services will continue as normal, other than on the public holidays. For the Colebrook run, the first Wednesday in January is a public holiday, so this service will run on Wednesday 8th January instead. Thank you, all, for your support of this Tasmanian service during 2019. The staff of Area Connect wish you all a Safe and Happy holiday season!
01.01.2022 We're highlighting the top misunderstood road rules as part of National Road Safety Week. Today's it's crossing solid white lines.... Drivers can cross:... any type of dividing line, even solid/unbroken lines when turning right at an intersection, unless there's a sign that says it's not allowed a single dividing line to enter or leave a road. For more info, check out: https://www.rsac.tas.gov.au/top-5-misunderstood-road-rules1/ #RSW2019
