Warramunda residents on the move with people mover

By Kyabram Free Press

Apr 15, 2025

Warramunda Village chief executive John Clark (centre) with Kyabram Club board chair David Blake and Community Bank Kyabram board chair Vince Curtis. The two organisations have contributed toward the purchase of a $70,000 Community Care mobility vehicle for the Warramunda Community Care service. Photo by Contributed

A specially modified vehicle is set to roll into Warramunda Village to making transporting residents easier.

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Assistance from Community Bank Kyabram and Kyabram Club has sped up the process of getting a new wheelchair accessible vehicle for residents.

Warramunda chief executive John Clark said the vehicle would be invaluable for the residents and the community care service which they offer to areas across the Goulburn Valley.

The $70,000 Kia Carnival will be modified by a company that specialises in wheelchair accessible conversions and will feature a lowered floor, a rear ramp and secure wheelchair tie downs, along with an altered seating configuration.

The transport service is designed to meet the growing needs of the ageing population, particularly as the Federal Government's Support at Home program commences on July 1, promising enhanced care options for older Australians.

“Support like this from the Kyabram Club and Community Bank Kyabram will allow us to offer expanded services to high needs clients and ensure they are able to attend vital medical appointments and access services like hydrotherapy pools,” Mr Clark said.

Community Bank Kyabram board chair Vince Curtis said it was important to support initiatives such as this.

“The purchase of a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle will make a real difference — ensuring greater mobility for those in care and making transport easier for residents and families,” he said.

“Support goes both ways though, and for the community banking model to work — and for us to continue investing in projects like this — we need locals banking with us too. That’s the only way it’s possible.”

Kyabram Club chair David Blake said the team over on Allan St were proud to support Warramunda with the funding.

“Reliable and accessible transport is vital for maintaining independence and connection, especially for those who rely on community care services,” he said.

“By contributing to this important project, we hope to make a meaningful difference to the everyday lives of Warramunda’s clients and their families.”