Public Transport in Southern Grampians Shire is inconsistent with the needs of a regional shire, with a town the size of Hamilton, especially one without a passenger rail service, and with its ageing population and strong education sector.

Regional bus services from Hamilton to key regional centres such as Ballarat, Mt Gambier and Warrnambool are weak. 

We know access to Ballarat is critical for residents to effectively access employment, social connectedness, and essential medical appointments.  We know access to Warrnambool is critical for hundreds of South West TAFE students who rely on being in Warrnambool for workshop/technical training.  Currrently there is no service that allows residents to complete a days work or study with return to the region in the same day.  Warrnambool and Ballarat are key locations for medical services not available in Hamilton along with other support services. Public transport access into Coleraine is also severely limited and would be addressed with an improved coach service.

We want to hear your stories! Support our advocacy to the State Government by telling us the challenges you face because of the lack of adequate public transport in Southern Grampians Shire.

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