Getting around as an older Australian

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