Resources
Forms
- Application for Assisted School Travel (PDF 475KB)
To apply for assisted school travel, parents must complete Part A of the application form and submit it to the school. - Student Shared Care Travel Request (PDF 150KB)
The Assisted School Travel Program may be able to support families in meeting shared care travel arrangements for eligible students to and from school. - Appeals form for declined applications or variations for student transport (PDF 114KB)
If your child's application is unsuccessful or their variation is declined you may submit an appeal. Appeal requests must be submitted to the ASTP by close of business (5pm AEST) on the due date. - Medical Certificate (PDF 161KB)
This medical certificate is to be completed by the family's medical practitioner where a student's parent is seeking access to travel assistance for a student due to the parent's inability to provide or arrange transport for the student to attend school. - Variation form (PDF 194KB)
Variations are requests to change existing ASTP student transport arrangements to and from school on a permanent or temporary basis.
Important information
- ASTP key dates
Provide information about the services provided. This includes details on the roles and responsibilities of parents, schools, contractors, Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) and ASTP staff in supporting the program. - ASTP Procedures
Direction and guidance on implementing the Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) procedures. This includes details on the roles and responsibilities of parents, schools, contractors, Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) and ASTP staff in supporting the program. - Disability Criteria
The NSW Department of Education Disability Criteria (2024) are used to identify students who are eligible for the department’s targeted support provisions. - Eligibility quiz
Take our quiz to find out if your child may be eligible for assisted school travel.
Additional information
- Child car seats and boosters
- Individual Health Care Plan (HCP)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- School Drive Subsidy (SDS)
- School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS)
- Student Health in NSW Public Schools policy
- Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS)
- Temporary Residents Program
- First Stop Transport – Travel Training Workbook
Last modified date
27/02/2026
Business unit contact email
Executive director
Sylvia Corish
Executive director’s business unit
Teaching Learning&Student Wellbeing