Getting around as an older Australian

Information and services to help you stay mobile as you get older.

Ways to get around

There are many ways to get where you need to go. These include:

  • driving a car
  • catching public transport
  • asking family and friends for a lift
  • taking a taxi
  • using a ride service
  • using car share services
  • accessing community transport.

Keep your driver licence up to date

There are extra things you may need to do to renew your driver licence as you get older. You can find more information on your state or territory website. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource

ACT

Medical conditions and fitness to drive

NSW

Older drivers and riders

NT

Drivers with medical conditions

Qld

Senior drivers

SA

Older drivers

Tas

Driving as you age

Vic

How ageing can affect driving

WA

Renew my driver's licence (seniors 80-84)

Renew my driver’s licence (seniors 85+)

Community transport

There are community transport providers in most states and territories. They provide transport services for socially isolated people. Find out more about community transport in your state or territory.

Transport concessions and help

Most states and territories offer discounted public transport for seniors and pensioners. Some also offer discounts on other forms of transport. You can find more information on your state or territory website. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource

ACT

Transport costs

NSW

Transport

NT

Help getting around for seniors and people with disability

Qld

Transport

SA

Concessions and discounts for seniors

Tas

Concession information

Vic

Concessions

WA

Transport concessions

Pensioner annual free trip scheme


Page last updated: 18 November 2024