Resources
Frequently asked questions
- Travel support to specialist schools - information for schools (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – information for schools about travel support options available under the SDTP
- Travel support to specialist schools - information for families (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – information for families about travel support options available under the SDTP.
Application forms
- SDTP application for transport assistance (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- SDTP Form X: Route modification (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- SDTP application for a new service (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Transport special case consideration application form (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – applicants can use this to apply for special consideration or to appeal a decision.
Individual travel plan
- SDTP individual travel plan – template (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- SDTP individual travel plan – sample (DOCX)(opens in a new window).
Notice of concern
SDTP notice of concern (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – for documenting instances of student behaviours of concern on school bus.
Route approval
Route approval form (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – for bus operators and school staff.
This is a new requirement and will replace the MOU from 2023.
Memorandum of Understanding template
Note: the Student Transport Unit is transitioning away from the MOU at the end of 2022. The Route approval template will replace the MOU in 2023.
SDTP MOU template (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – a template for bus operators and schools.
Contract change
SDTP contract change form (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – for bus operators to seek the Student Transport Unit’s approval of a change to the special school bus service contract.
Bus roll
SDTP bus roll template (XLSX)(opens in a new window) – schools must maintain a roll of students travelling by bus. Data used to inform the roll should be retained within the Cases 21 transport module.
Travel Education Framework
Travel Education Framework (TEF) (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – helps schools develop their travel education program.
SDTP Emergency Management Operational Guidelines
- SDTP Emergency Management Operational Guidelines (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- SDTP Emergency Management Operational Guidelines (PDF)(opens in a new window).
Online learning and training
Online learning module(opens in a new window) – aims to educate school and bus staff about their roles and responsibilities under the program.
Student Transport Module (Cases 21)
Student Transport Module (Cases 21)(opens in a new window) accessible through the CASES21 Portal(opens in a new window) – used to record all student travel information for each school. Schools can access the Module in Chapter 20 of the C21 Administrative User Guide accessible through this portal.
Department process guidelines for the review or establishment of DTAs
- Process guidelines for the review or establishment of DTAs (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Process guidelines for the review or establishment of DTAs (PDF)(opens in a new window).
Contact details – external agencies
Public Transport Victoria – to determine where public transport is available for independent travel
Phone: 1800 800 007
Web: www.ptv.vic.gov.au.
VicRoads – for advice about child restraints and seating positions in a vehicle
Phone: 131 171
Web: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.
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