Information modified from Epilepsy Queensland (https://www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au/living-well/transport-and-driving-guidelines)

Options for travel assistance

If your condition prohibits the use of public transport, you may be eligible for the following supports.

Taxi Subsidy Scheme

For people with severe disabilities who are unable to use other forms of subsidised public transport, the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS), under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) may provide a co-contribution of up to $25 per trip for those eligible. The scheme was due to end on June 30, 2019, however, the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments have dedicated funding to ensure the scheme can be accessed by NDIS participants until 31 October 2021.

“Severe and uncontrollable epilepsy with seizures involving loss of consciousness” is listed as one of the possible eligibility criteria for the subsidy.

For further information click here.

Mobility allowance

Where a person experiences a disability, illness or injury that means they cannot use public transport, they may be eligible for a mobility allowance payment to assist with travel costs for work, study or job seeking.

As of 2020 the amount received is between $99.50 and $139.10 per fortnight if eligible.

You can find further information from Services Australia here.

NDIS

Transport costs can be incorporated into an NDIS plan.