Community Transport
Community Transport
Community Transport is available Monday to Friday. This service is subsidised by the NSW Government, and is available for all residents of Carrathool Shire.
Our service runs regularly to Griffith and Wagga Wagga but bookings are essential. Contact the Hillston Office on 02 6961 7600 for more information or to book your trip.
Transport costs vary depending on pick up location and drop off, fees can be found in the current year Fees and Charges. Carers rates are available.
Community Shopping Bus
Shopping Bus services will continue in 2026, with the bus heading from Hillston to Griffith on the 3rd Friday of each month.
This service is available to all residents of the shire, with pickup’s available in Hillston, Merriwagga or Goolgowi and transport contributions start at only $10. The bus will leave Hillston around 9am to head to Griffith and leave Griffith around 2pm.
What will the shopping bus cost me?
| Client Funding | Funded Contribution | Client Contribution |
| CHSP & CTP | $137.00 | $15.00 |
| Home Care Package & Brokered Services | $147.00 | $ 0.00 |
Note: If you do not hold a Home Care Package or other funded care package such as a NDIS package you are eligible for the CHSP/CTP funding, and only need to pay for the client contribution.
To book your seat, or for more information, please contact the Hillston Office on 02 6961 7600.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AS SPACES ARE LIMITED
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday 21 August 2026
- Friday 18 September 2026
- Friday 16 October 2026
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult and be old enough to travel without use of a car seat.
MSO Day Trips
In addition to weekly respite service at the Goolgowi Old Council Chambers the MSO also organises monthly days out to surrounding areas and tourist attractions. These days run from February – November each year.
These are advertised locally and on Council’s Facebook and the Featured Programs on the home page of this website when available.
Our upcoming planned day trips are:
Shear Outback – Australian Shearer’s Hall of Fame –Wednesday 19 August 2026
Past day trips have included the Junee Chocolate Factory, Whitton Malt House, Echuca Holden Museum, Griffith Regional Theatre, Altina Wildlife Park and Hay War Memorial Museum.
Come along and join in the fun!
To speak to someone regarding future trips and funding options contact the Hillston Office on 02 6961 7600.