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Disabled Alternative Road Travel Service
What is DARTS?
Disabled Alternative Road Travel Service (DARTS) operates
in the north east areas of Sydney and arranges a program of
recreational, educational and social activities and day trips
for adults who have physical disabilities and use wheelchairs
and who live in their own homes. Activities include shopping
trips, barbecues, theatres, restaurants, picnics, drives,
films, art and yoga classes, harbour and river cruises, art
galleries, craft shows, trips to visit beaches or parks, shows,
lunches at Clubs etc.
Door-to-door transport is provided in accessible mini-buses
fitted with hoists. Volunteer helpers assist the members on
a one-to-one basis. DARTS is a unique service in Sydney. DARTS
enables its members to participate in a wide range
of recreational and educational opportunities and integrate within
the community improving the quality of life of individuals
who are transport disadvantaged and who would otherwise be
isolated.
DARTS increases its members' independence and awareness
of the changing community. People with moderate to severe
physical disabilities are supported so that they can remain
in their own homes and not have to move to nursing homes.
Family or other primary caregivers are given the opportunity
of respite from their role.
History of Darts
DARTS was started in 1979 by Marie King and Brian McLeod
and the Rotary Club of Turramurra contributed to the purchase
of the first bus. It has proved to be a very worthwhile and
appreciated service and in 2004 DARTS celebrated 25 years
of service. Over the 25 years, 60,000 individual passenger
trips have been completed and volunteers have contributed
300,000 hours of assistance.
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