Granite belt community

In the heart of every community, there are individuals who face unique challenges in accessing essential services such as transport, participating in social activities, and maintaining their independence.

Recognising the need to bridge this gap, STAR Community Services, a non-profit organisation, is offering reliable and affordable community transport services to residents of Stanthorpe and surrounding areas.

STAR’s award winning transport services are available to people aged over 65 as an aged care service. Under the Community Transport Funding STAR is also able to support individuals under 65 years of age, with disability or financially disadvantaged, who are not eligible for NDIS.

STAR, with its long-standing reputation for providing care with compassion, is dedicated to delivering a range of aged care and disability support services that cater to the most vulnerable members of our community.  “Transport is essential in connecting individuals to the rest of the community and supporting them in reaching their life goals, whatever they may be,” said Patsy Wilshire, STAR CEO.

 Sarah Hasse is STAR’s local representative.

“I’ve lived in the Granite Belt area for just under 5 years. I moved to this beautiful area after quitting my corporate job, with my young family. Our hopes for blissful trekking for three months with our two horses were interrupted by COVID 19. We rented a farm here and have called Stanthorpe our home ever since. We love it here. The four seasons remind me of my home country Germany. I am grateful to live amongst such a tight knit community.”

If you or someone you know needs support with transport, please give STAR a call. You may be eligible to access government subsidised transport service in Stanthorpe and surrounding areas.

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