Travel training and getting around
Learning public transport, road safety and independent travel with NDIS travel training — how the support works and the goals involved.
Being able to get where you want to go — a class, a job, a friend's place — opens up your whole life. The NDIS can support you to learn to travel more independently through travel training. This guide explains what travel training is, how it builds public transport and road-safety skills, and how it fits with getting around in everyday life.
What travel training is
How travel training builds independence
Travel training versus transport funding
Building confidence, not just skills
Getting started with travel training
Frequently asked questions
What is NDIS travel training?
Travel training is support to learn to travel independently — usually building the skills and confidence to use public transport and stay safe on the road. It is a Capacity Building support, goal-based and expected to taper as you need less help.
Is travel training the same as transport funding?
No. Travel training builds the skill of travelling and is Capacity Building. Transport funding, where a plan has it, helps with the cost of getting around when you cannot use public transport. They can work together but answer different needs.
Does the NDIS pay my bus and train fares?
Everyday fares are generally an ordinary cost rather than a funded support. Some plans include separate transport funding for disability-related travel needs, but travel training itself is about learning to travel, not paying fares.
How long does travel training take?
It varies with your goals and confidence. A trainer usually travels with you at first, then steps back as you master a route. Progress takes the time it takes — the aim is independence you can rely on, not a fixed deadline.
What if I am too anxious to travel alone?
Confidence is a core part of travel training, not an afterthought. Good training builds a plan for the wobbles — what to do if you miss a stop or need help — and grows confidence through repetition and small successes. It connects to the confidence and safety guides.
How do I start travel training?
Name the route that matters most, raise a travel-training goal with your planner or support coordinator, and choose a provider experienced in teaching travel skills. Starting small and familiar makes the first steps easier.