Warracknabeal Special Developmental School operates three country bus routes using Department of Education and Training (DET) buses. These routes service the Murtoa, Donald, and Hopetoun areas daily, providing transport for students who live within the designated transport zone. Each student is collected from their residence at an allocated time each morning and returned home in the afternoon. A bus chaperone accompanies the driver on every bus to support students throughout the journey.

In addition, the school operates a local bus service for students living in Warracknabeal. This service is optional and is subject to the availability of school staff.

For more detailed information about the student transport system, please refer to the section below.

Specialist schools for students with disability

Specialist schools for students with disability do not have school zones. They do have designated transport areas. If you live in these areas, you may be able to get help with transporting your child to and from school.

Students with Disabilities Transport Program

If your child goes to a specialist school or special setting you may get extra help with their travel. This is called the Students with Disabilities Transport Program.

To apply, your child must:

• meet the criteria for the Program for Students with Disabilities

• live in the designated transport area of their specialist school and

• be enrolled at the school for three or more days each week.

Designated transport areas

Most specialist schools for students with a disability have designated transport areas. If you live in these areas, you may be able to get help with transporting your child to and from the school.

Transport areas are not enrolment zones. Contact your chosen school for their enrolment criteria. You can search for schools at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

Some schools do not have designated transport areas. You may still be able to get help with transport if your child goes to one of these schools. Contact the school for more information.

Find my transport area

Enter your address to find designated transport areas you live in.

Download the Designated Transport Area FAQ (DOCX, 41KB).