Companion Service Booking

We provide trained volunteer companions to accompany people to and from essential appointments and services.

Please note: Bookings should be made one week in advance with a MINIMUM of 3 business days’ notice.

Learn more about our Companion Service.

Step 1 of 5

Personal Details
For the person to be using the Companion Service
Name*
Prefix First Last
Address*
Address City Postcode
Date of Birth*
DD
MM
YYYY
Gender*
Phone*
mobile preferred if possible
Email
Emergency Contact Name*
Emergency Contact Phone*
mobile preferred if possible
Have you used this service before?*
- Yes
- No

Arrival Details
Coming from*
Please enter the train line or train/bus station or town from where you are departing. eg. Lilydale Line or Seymour Station or Ballarat.
I am travelling by*
what mode of transport are you travelling by?
Arriving at:*
Are you arriving using the Travellers Aid Buggy Service?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide client number (if known)
Arrival Date*
Please note: Monday to Friday only. 3 business days minimum notice. Weekend services may be arranged depending on volunteer availability.
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY
Arrival Time*
Hour :
Minute
Arrival Time*
Please note: Must be between 8.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Out-of-hours services may be arranged depending on volunteer availability.
Hour :
Minute
Meeting Point*
Where do you need to meet your volunteer companion?
- Platform
- Travellers Aid Lounge
- Bus Terminal
- Taxi rank
- Other
Meeting Point*
Where do you need to meet your volunteer companion?
- Platform
- Travellers Aid Lounge
- Taxi rank
- Other
Please give your specific meeting point
Alternative arrival meeting point*
Meeting points at other Melbourne metropolitan railway stations, or transport interchanges, may be arranged by special request.
Meeting Point Time*
What time do you need to meet your volunteer companion? Please note: Operation times are between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Out-of-hours services may be arranged depending on volunteer availability.
HH :
MM
Do you need to go straight to your appointment?*
- Yes
- No
Will you be travelling alone?*
- Yes
- No
Please be advised that the other person/s must be able to assist themselves as the companion volunteer is only assigned per one person.
Will you have any luggage?*
- Yes
- No
Please be advised that luggage must not interfere with travel requirements.
Any additional arrival details

Appointment Details
Appointment Time*
HH :
MM
Appointment Location Name
Appointment Location Address*
Street number and name
Appointment Location Phone Number

Return Trip Details
Do you require a Companion for your return trip?*
- Yes
- No
Approximate appointment duration*
Will you go straight to your destination after your appointment?*
- Yes
- No
Where would you like to be taken?*
Additional return trip details

Further Details
What is your mobility issue/disability/difficulty?*
How far are you able to walk?*
This will help us with determining the best travel route
Will you be travelling with mobility equipment?*
e.g. wheelchair, crutches, etc
Do you have your public transport costs covered?*
- Yes
- No
Please note that Travellers Aid Australia is not responsible for the cost of your public transport costs and it is expected that you will have sufficient funds to cover your travel.
Email
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First Name *

Last Name *

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Southern Cross Station

Opening hours:
6:30am to 9:30pm, 7 days a week
Phone: (03) 9670 2072
Email: scs@travellersaid.org.au

Travellers Aid Access Service (TAAS)
Opening hours:
11:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday and 11:00am to 4:00pm Saturdays and Sundays
Phone: (03) 9670 2072
Email: scs@travellersaid.org.au

Emergency Relief
(03) 9670 2873

Flinders Street Station

Opening hours:
8:00am to 8:00pm, 7 days a week
Phone: (03) 9068 8187
Email: fss@travellersaid.org.au

Travellers Aid Access Service (TAAS)
Opening hours:
8:00am to 8:00pm, 7 days a week
Phone: (03) 9068 8187
Email: fss@travellersaid.org.au

Seymour Station

Opening hours:
Buggy and Companion Service
8:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: (03) 5793 6210
Email: seymour@travellersaid.org.au

Head Office

Opening hours:

9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: (03) 9654 2600
Fax: (03) 9654 1926
For enquiries please contact our finance & administration support staff on:
Email: info@travellersaid.org.au or
accounts@travellersaid.org.au

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Travellers Aid Australia acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are Australia's First Peoples and the traditional owners and custodians of the lands upon which we work.

Companion Service Booking

We provide trained volunteer companions to accompany people to and from essential appointments and services.

Step 1 of 5

Personal Details

Arrival Details

Appointment Details

Return Trip Details

Further Details