Southern Highlands Community Transport in Mittagong, New South Wales | Community organisation

Southern Highlands Community Transport

Locality: Mittagong, New South Wales

Phone: 4872 3722

Address: Unit 1/32-34 Priestley St 2575 Mittagong, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.shct.com.au

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25.01.2022 To all Service Users: With the current COVID-19 pandemic continually evolving it is understandably causing considerable concern amongst the community resulting in uncertainty for those who require essential services in order to maintain their everyday quality of life. Southern Highlands Community Transport is deemed an essential service and therefore are committed to continue to provide transport services for all of our service users in line with guidelines and recommendation...s from the Department of Health. Southern Highlands Community Transport staff and drivers have undergone and will continue to undergo training to meet the health and safety standards in line with the Department of Health guidelines. This means that good hygiene, and social distancing is being practised and each vehicle is cleaned and sanitised thoroughly after each use each day. Transport and seating arrangements in the following vehicles regarding social distancing will apply; Cars Maximum of one passenger at any one time (except for husband and wife who may travel together), no front seat passengers Vans Maximum of 4 passengers at any one time. Direct passengers sit in different rows unless related. No front seat passengers, bus helper to sit in the rear. Buses Maximum of 10 passengers at any one. Nobody to sit in seat immediately behind or beside driver. Passengers to sit in different rows unless related. Try to have an empty row between passengers, no front seat passengers. Bus helper to sit in the rear. As the COVID-19 pandemic changes and new information comes to hand we would like to reassure you that Southern Highlands Community Transport will take immediate action to adapt our services to continue to meet the recommendations of the Department of Health. Our Shopping buses are continuing to operate as per our normal timetable. Transport to local appointments and to Sydney and surrounding areas is still available. If you require changes to the services you currently use due to social isolation please contact Southern Highlands Community Transport and we will endeavour to work with you to find a solution to assist you with your request. Also if you would like to know more about what is happening and the services Community Transport is providing please do not hesitate to give us a call on 4872 3722. Janice McNamara Manager SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

21.01.2022 Our new Social Trip Calendar has just been released: http://www.shct.com.au/services/social-outings/

19.01.2022 Congratulations to our manager, Janice, who recently clocked up 20 years at Southern Highlands Community Transport.

19.01.2022 We've just sent out our latest Client Newsletter http://www.shct.com.au/client-newsletter/

19.01.2022 Wanted Community minded people to join the Management Committee of Southern Highlands Community Transport. Committee meets third Thursday of the month at 2pm at 1/32 Priestley St, Mittagong. For more information phone Janice on 4872 3722 or 0439 424 782.

18.01.2022 SHOPPING IGA MOSS VALE IGA Moss Vale will provide grocery shopping for people who do not wish to leave their home. This means that people need to ring IGA Moss Vale on 4868 2640 and give them their shopping order over the phone the day before delivery. Payment of the groceries will need to be done with EFTPOS no cash will be taken. IGA will then do the shopping for a cost of $10 + $7.70 delivery = $17.70 except for Moss Vale area which will be $10 + $6.60 delivery = $1...6.60 IGA will then deliver the order to the following areas: Monday to Moss Vale, Robertson, Burrawang, Wildes Meadow Tuesday to Moss Vale, Berrima, New Berrima Wednesday to Moss Vale, Bowral, Burradoo Thursday to Moss Vale, Bundanoon, Exeter, Sutton Forrest Friday to Mittagong IGA do not deliver to Canyonleigh, Tallong, Hilltop, Colo Vale - Community Transport could assist with delivery to these areas. For people who wish to go shopping (other than IGA) can go on our shopping bus or alternatively we can take them shopping in a car. Also if you would like to know more about what is happening and the services Community Transport is providing please do not hesitate to give us a call on 4872 3722. Janice McNamara Manager Southern Highlands Community Transport

17.01.2022 Unfortunately the links on our website are currently not working. We are attempting to get this issue resolved as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you have any enquiries you can ring our office during business hours on 4872-3722. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

17.01.2022 Good news! Our latest social trip calendar has just been released. To download it go here http://www.shct.com.au//Program-for-Social-Outings-July-to

16.01.2022 Remember that we are closing on December 24 and reopening on Thursday, January 2. There will be no transport available over this period. We hope everybody has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

13.01.2022 Happy Birthday to one of regular drivers, Kevin. Many happy returns.

12.01.2022 A reminder to our clients that we are closed on Monday, June 8, for the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. We reopen for normal business on Tuesday, June 9.

12.01.2022 A reminder to our clients that we are closed over the Easter break from 5PM Thursday, 9 April, reopening on Tuesday, 14 April. We would like to wish everybody a Happy Easter.

08.01.2022 http://www.shct.com.au//Memo-to-clients.-COVID-19-update-J

07.01.2022 Please note our office will be closed from 12noon Tuesday 24 December 2019 and re open on Thursday 2 January 2020 at 9.00am. During the Christmas - New Year break, we will be unable to provide transport during this period. No local or long distance transport or transport over the weekend will be available from Tuesday 24 December 2019 until we re-open on Thursday 2 January 2020. We will need at least two days’ notice for local and long distance transport for the period Mo...nday 16 December 2019 to Monday 23 December 2019, due to the reduced numbers of volunteer drivers available at this time. Shopping buses will be re-scheduled and people using the bus will be given information on when the buses will be running before and after the Christmas break. If you have bookings for appointments for the week commencing Thursday 2 January 2020, we would appreciate notice of these before 20 December 2019, so drivers can be allocated before we close. So we can continue to provide the best service to you and give our driver’s adequate notice of their transport schedule, we ask your assistance in this matter. We would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year and look forward to transporting you in the New Year.

06.01.2022 Our latest Client Newsletter is out now http://www.shct.com.au/client-newsletter/

05.01.2022 An update for all of our clients regarding the coronavirus: Currently our regular services are continuing as normal. At this stage we have postponed the social trip on 17 April and will advise you of any other changes as they occur. Our drivers are following recommended hygiene guidelines with hospital grade disinfectant to ensure our vehicles remain as clean as possible.... We are also limiting the number of passengers per vehicle to keep in line with social distancing rules. Feel free to call the office if you have any questions on 4872-3722.

05.01.2022 If you need help with deliveries please call us on 4872-3722 and we'll let you know if we can help.

04.01.2022 We can now accept the Regional Seniors Travel card. If you wish to pay with it all you need to do is give us a call and one of our staff will help you.

03.01.2022 Best wishes to Phillip who has just retired after 13 years with Southern Highlands Community Transport.

02.01.2022 Our website is now back in action. Thank you for your patience.

01.01.2022 Some of the beautiful tulip displays in Corbett Gardens, Bowral.