Community Transport Organisation

22/06/2026

Dive into our Deep Blue Gala Awards Dinner at EVOLVE 2026!

Get ready for an evening of celebration, connection and entertainment at Dockside, Darling Harbour on Wednesday 23 September from 6.30pm.

This year's theme is 'THE DEEP BLUE', inspired by the beauty, mystery and magic of the ocean, and we're inviting you to embrace the theme in whatever way makes you feel fabulous!

🌟 Don a captain's hat or full sailor suit.

🌟 Embrace the ocean with mermaids, sea-inspired glamour, shimmering fabrics and flowing silhouettes.

🌟 Add a touch of deep blue elegance with a navy suit, sapphire accessories, ocean-inspired jewellery or a splash of blue sparkle.

Whether you choose a subtle nod to the theme or dive right in, we can't wait to see your interpretation of the Deep Blue!

Get your tickets to our Evolve '26 Conference with Gala Dinner Included: https://whova.com/portal/registration/cqqtD5UcOvblSEyNtJ-e/

Discover more about EVOLVE '26 here: https://www.cto.org.au/conference-2026-evolve/

12/06/2026

Nominations are now open for the annual Community Transport Awards for Excellence!

The Awards recognise and celebrate those who are delivering impact, innovation, commitment, and excellence to the industry and communities we serve.

All nominees must be associated with a current CTO Member organisation. Organisations may self-nominate and also nominate for multiple categories.

❗ Nominations close on 1st August 2026 so don't delay. We want to hear from you!

There are four categories open for nomination:

🌟 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Recognises a volunteer who shows commitment and reliability to their role, care and compassion to clients, or innovation in their work.

🌟 FUTURE LEADER AWARD
Acknowledges, encourages and most importantly, promotes the positive contribution made by young people across our industry as potential future leaders.

🌟 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Recognises an employee who has demonstrated significant achievement within their organisation.

🌟 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Recognises a Community Transport service that is achieving excellence in client service delivery, actively participating in their community to address unmet need, and developing innovative solutions in response to the changing sector landscape.

This award is divided into two categories determined by your organisation’s CTO Membership Category:

Small Provider of the Year - Membership Category 1 - Tiers 1 & 2.
Large Provider of the Year - Membership Category 1 - Tiers 3 & 4.

NOMINATE HERE BEFORE 1ST AUGUST: https://www.cto.org.au/community-transport-awards-for-excellence/

09/06/2026

Now that registration is open for our Evolve 2026 CTO Conference to be held at the National Maritime Museum on Darling Harbour from Tue 22-Wed 23, September, don't forget to book your accommodation!

The CTO has secured a few discounted accommodation options for our delegates and sponsors at key hotels close to the Conference venue:

🔸 STAR GRAND HOTEL
🔸 SOFITEL
🔸 PARK ROYAL
🔸 NOVOTEL
🔸 IBIS
🔸 HOTEL WOOLSTORE

Discover more here: https://www.cto.org.au/conference-2026-evolve/accommodation/

The CTO team is happy to arrange your accommodation for you, with a small 7% booking and administration fee. Just contact us at [email protected] and let us know your preferred hotel.

You are also free to choose your own accommodation from the numerous options in and around Darling Harbour and Sydney.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Register for EVOLVE '26 here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/cqqtD5UcOvblSEyNtJ-e/

05/06/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 'EVOLVE 2026‘ - the largest Community Transport Conference in the country!

Join us at the Australian National Maritime Museum on 22nd & 23rd September, 2026 where leading industry experts, government decision makers, stakeholders, and service providers will gather once again to navigate the ever-evolving Community Transport and Aged Care landscape together.

Please peruse our program here: https://www.cto.org.au/conference-2026-evolve/our-program/

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR PROGRAM UPDATES, ACCOMMODATION DISCOUNTS, GALA DINNER THEME, AWARD NOMINATIONS and more!

Early Bird tickets are open only until 31st July so get in early and save!

REGISTER HERE: https://whova.com/portal/registration/cqqtD5UcOvblSEyNtJ-e/

28/05/2026

We can almost smell the freshly brewed coffee thanks to the team from POLIXEN who are coming back with a keen barista for our EVOLVE 2026 Conference from 22-23 September at the National Maritime Museum!

Along with great coffee, the POLIXEN stand is sure to have some great giveaways and maybe a few special prizes so pay them a visit while you enjoy a brew or two in our Sponsor Zone overlooking the harbour!

POLIXEN is the affordable all-in-one CRM/CSM Solution developed in partnership with the organisations who use it.

Catering to CHSP, HCP, SaH, and NDIS in an intuitive cloud based solution with the latest compliance and reporting requirements, the POLIXEN platform will be your new source of truth for all client information and day to day operations.

Discover more about Polixen here: https://www.cto.org.au/conference-2026-evolve/sponsors/

Learn more about becoming an EVOLVE 2026 Sponsor here: https://communitytransp.sharepoint.com/sites/CTOPublic/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FCTOPublic%2FShared%20Documents%2F2026%20Evolve%2FCTO%20Evolve%202026%20Prospectus%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FCTOPublic%2FShared%20Documents%2F2026%20Evolve&p=true&ga=1

27/05/2026

Please join us for our Reconciliation Week Webinar next Wednesday 3rd June as we go 'ALL IN' to help community transport and aged care organisations strengthen engagement with First Nations peoples.

Register today: e6446536-5768-4ea7-9644-db036fa04537@0dcc1f43-7b82-4f7d-a6ae-6605b25269d1" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e6446536-5768-4ea7-9644-db036fa04537@0dcc1f43-7b82-4f7d-a6ae-6605b25269d1

CTO is going ‘All In’ this Reconciliation Week and we’re inviting you to join us!

As part of our commitment to acknowledging and enriching relationships with First Nations peoples and communities, the CTO is launching a suite of resources for our members starting with a Webinar at 11am on Wednesday 3rd June.

Our virtual yarning circle will be hosted by our friends from Walanmarra - Jenny Glanville, a proud Wiradjuri woman from Cootamundra with deep cultural connections; and Emma Vesper, a First Nations ally and engagement professional - as they introduce us to building First Nation relationships, ‘Yindyamarra’ way.

This year’s Reconciliation Week theme ‘All In’ is a call to action inviting all Australians to become active participants in Reconciliation.

Learn more and register here: e6446536-5768-4ea7-9644-db036fa04537@0dcc1f43-7b82-4f7d-a6ae-6605b25269d1" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e6446536-5768-4ea7-9644-db036fa04537@0dcc1f43-7b82-4f7d-a6ae-6605b25269d1

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26/05/2026

As organisations prepare for End of Financial Year budgeting and training allocations, the CTO has reduced pricing across CTO Academy courses for both members and non-members, effective immediately and continuing into the new financial year.

We understand the increasing financial and operational pressures facing the sector and have reviewed our pricing to ensure quality professional development remains affordable, accessible and achievable for community transport providers and their teams.

If you’re looking to make the most of your remaining training budget before EOFY, now is the perfect time to explore the CTO Academy’s growing range of industry-focused courses.

✴️ CTO MEMBERS can view the updated pricing here: https://communitytransp.sharepoint.com/sites/CTOPublic/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FCTOPublic%2FShared%20Documents%2FCTO%20Academy%20Member%20Course%20and%20Bundle%20Prices%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FCTOPublic%2FShared%20Documents&p=true&ga=1

✴️ NON MEMBERS are welcome to explore the CTO Academy course catalogue new pricing here: https://communitytransportorganisation.myabsorb.com.au/ #/public-dashboard

22/05/2026

We are over the moon to welcome another loyal sponsor back to our annual conference this year! VDI Yutong will once again host our popular Networking Event at the close of Day 1 on the spectacular National Maritime Museum promenade overlooking Darling Harbour!

VDI Yutong combines the strength of the world’s largest bus manufacturer with local assembly and expertise here in Australia and is a major supplier of purpose-built vehicles to the Community Transport sector.

The company has been a loyal sponsor of our annual conference for many years and we couldn't do it without their support.

We look forward to spending time with the VDI Yutong team at EVOLVE 2026!

🌟 BECOME A SPONSOR 🌟
If you'd like to know more about the benefits of sponsoring Evolve 2026, download our prospectus here: https://communitytransp.sharepoint.com/sites/CTOPublic/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?viewid=da93e5c1%2Da47e%2D4cc9%2Da608%2Db5a1870cc6cb&id=%2Fsites%2FCTOPublic%2FShared%20Documents%2F2026%20Evolve%2FCTO%20Evolve%202026%20Prospectus%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FCTOPublic%2FShared%20Documents%2F2026%20Evolve

Discover more about Evolve 2026 here: https://www.cto.org.au/conference-2026-evolve/sponsors/

20/05/2026

We're excited to be in Victoria this week showcasing the work of the Community Transport Organisation and the CTO Academy while we connect with fellow aged care and community service providers.

Representing the CTO at our conference booth are our Learning and Development Officer Stewart Nestel and Strategic Projects Advisor Paddianne Archdale, who are sharing the benefits of CTO membership and the growing range of practical online learning opportunities available through the CTO Academy.

Designed for organisations delivering transport as part of aged care and community services, the CTO Academy offers flexible, industry-focused training to help strengthen workforce capability, service quality and safe, reliable transport outcomes for older Australians.

🌟 CTO Members receive Academy discounts along with annual course credit equal to their membership fee - redeemable across all Academy courses.

Explore the CTO Academy courses here: https://communitytransportorganisation.myabsorb.com.au/ #/public-dashboard

Discover more about the benefits of CTO membership here: https://www.cto.org.au/join-the-cto/

18/05/2026

This National Road Safety Week, we proudly recognise the incredible contribution Community Transport drivers make to keeping our roads safe every single day.

Community Transport drivers are trained professionals, trusted companions, and true Road Safety Champions. Through ongoing training, safe driving practices, and a genuine commitment to passenger wellbeing, they help thousands of people across our communities travel safely and confidently.

The CTO is also proud to support safe and professional transport services through the CTO Academy Driver Training courses for any organisations transporting frail older people and other vulnerable passengers.

Learn more about the CTO Driver Training courses here: https://communitytransportorganisation.myabsorb.com.au/ #/public-dashboard

To all Community Transport drivers... thank you for the care, professionalism and responsibility you bring to our roads and communities.