Our story

We started from very humble beginnings approximately 40 years ago.

Several churches and their congregations in our community recognised the need to ensure that older residents were supported and not left socially isolated. From this modest beginning—guided by a commitment to place care at the centre of all efforts—our service began to grow.

 

Volunteers generously offered their time and used their own vehicles to help older community members remain connected. This support enabled clients to attend essential medical appointments, complete everyday tasks such as shopping, and maintain important social connections with family and friends. In its early stages, the logistics of the service were coordinated by the churches.

 

As demand steadily increased, particularly with the ageing population across the Yorke Peninsula, the need for a more formal structure became clear. Just over 15 years ago, the service transitioned to operate under the auspices of the Yorke Peninsula Council.

In 2015, the organisation separated from the Council to become an independently managed entity under the name Yorke Peninsula Community Transport Incorporated. At that time, the organisation’s primary focus remained on transport services. It supported the three council regions of Barunga West, Copper Coast, and Yorke Peninsula, and was governed by a Board of Management comprising council representatives, community members, volunteers, and advisory members. A small, dedicated staff team oversaw day‑to‑day operations and service delivery.

By 2020, the Board recognised the need to adapt to the evolving needs of the community. To support this, they appointed a Chief Executive Officer to lead organisational development, expand service offerings, and ensure long‑term sustainability and growth.

At the Annual General Meeting on 20 October 2020, members unanimously endorsed the Board’s recommendation to adopt the new name Community Care and Transport Incorporated. This change better reflected the organisation’s broadened scope of services and its aspirations for future growth. A new positioning statement—“Care In Motion”—was also approved.

In 2022, the next stage of growth occurred as the organisation expanded into the Mid North region of South Australia, taking on management of the Northern Passenger Transport Network and its Melrose office. This marked an important milestone in extending our reach and continuing our commitment to community care.

In 2025, recognising an emerging community need, we acquired the Mid North Community Passenger Service Network, expanding our support to a total of 13 councils.

We are CARE IN MOTION!

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