The Gannawarra Non-Emergency Transport Service (G-NETS) provides door-to-door long distance transport for people living in the Gannawarra Shire, so that they may attend medical appointments in regional and city areas.

Eligibility

People who are eligible for G-NETS are those who cannot drive long distances, and who cannot access public transport due to:

• illness,   age,  frailty,  disability,  fear, 
• personal care needs,
• no public transport in the area,   and/or
• inappropriate bus / train timetables.

People who are not eligible for G-NETS include those who:

• are able to travel by public transport,
• are able to drive long distances,
• are eligible for Veterans’ Affairs transport,
• are unable to transfer from a wheelchair to a seat,
• reside outside of the Gannawarra Shire,
• require transport for regular dialysis treatment.

If eligible, the friendly G-NETS staff will pick you up from your home, or from a nominated address, and take you to your appointment.  If you need someone to travel with you whilst you attend your appointment, then you may nominate a friend, family member or carer, and this person is eligible to travel free of charge.   The G-NETS only provides long distance transport.  All other local or intra shire transport can be provided by your local taxi company.

Please note that some people living in small rural communities that border with the Gannawarra Shire may be eligible for travel on the G-NETS if the vehicle is already travelling through the area on its way to a destination.  Please telephone the G-NETS staff for more information.

Costs

The G-NETS requires a contribution for the transport, and donation amounts are listed on the 'Travel Contributions' page, which can be accessed by clicking on the grey tab that is located at the left hand side of this website.  The G-NETS has been funded for a trial period.  Any ongoing service will be dependant upon the establishment of recurrent funding.  All donations are gladly accepted.

For Bookings

To request a booking, please refer to the left hand side of this website, and click on the 'G-NETS Calendar' tab in order to view the current travel destinations............................then simply request a booking through the red booking section, which is located above the calendar.   Alternatively you can click directly on the 'Bookings' tab (located on the left hand side of this website) in order to complete the on-line booking request form.   If you prefer to make your booking by phone, then please telephone 0427 56 4170.

Telephone

The G-NETS team are available to answer any of your questions, so please feel free to telephone the friendly staff on 0428 56 4170.  If staff are unavailable at the time of your call, then please leave a message, and your call will be answered as soon as possible.