Transport Connections Program

Transport Connections 

The Transport Connections Program (TCP) is a $22.8 million Victorian Government initiative that supports local people and organisations to work together to improve local transport and access to services for transport disadvantaged communities.

The program has an important role in improving social and economic participation for communities in rural and regional Victoria. By identifying access and transport needs in these communities, TCP projects are able to provide local solutions.  

Transport Connections is led by the Department of Planning and Community Development, in partnership with Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Department of Transport and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Transport disadvantage in Victoria

Transport disadvantage has been identified as a key factor contributing to social exclusion for a variety of different groups in Victoria. 

Access to transport is consistently rated by rural and regional communities as one of the most significant barriers to accessing services, employment and social networks. 

Research indicates there are specific groups who are more likely to experience transport disadvantage. 

These groups include:

  • people aged over 60
  • people living with a disability
  • people who are unemployed
  • students (at all levels)
  • children (0 to 5 years of age)
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • Indigenous people
  • lone parents
  • shift workers

Transport Connections - Projects

Transport Connections funds 34 projects (PDF 374 Kb) throughout rural and regional and peri urban municipalities in Victoria. 

Local organisations such as councils and primary care partnerships are uniquely placed to deliver projects and initiatives that address transport disadvantage in their communities. The Department of Planning and Community Development provides funding and administrative support to these organisations.

The projects are spread across eight regions. Information about projects happening in your region is available at the links below:

Contact us 

For further details please contact your Regional Team

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