History
CODI was formed in 1981 during the "Year of the Disabled" with support from the Ipswich City Rotary Club, namely Mr Max Webb and Father John Dobson (President - Ipswich City Rotary Club). In the early years CODI was able to provide assistance (either financial or material) for people who were frail, aged or disabled and who were disadvantaged by their disabilities.
CODI provided assistance with modification to homes by building water lifts and ramps. CODI instigated and established wheelchair access under the CEP Programme to street corners in the City of Ipswich. CODI purchased a wheelchair for customers to use at Target (Booval) along and other smaller nursing home purchases. These are only some of the many projects undertaken by previous voluntary committees. More recently, providing a transport service has become our main objective.
CODI's Community Role
Our primary role is to provide community transport for the frail, aged and disabled people. Such transport might be to and from:
- non-urgent medical runs for doctors and allied health appointments as well as dialysis and QRI (Queensland Radium Institute) appointments
- day respite, nursing homes and hostels or other designated venues (by bookings only).
A nominal fare is charged. Organisations/Groups may book the bus for outings outside Ipswich as well as locally. Payment methods accepted are cash, cheque and direct debit.
Available Transport
Our organisation currently has six vehicles plus a trailer in service.
- Nissan Civilian Bus modified to accommodate:-
- 4 wheelchair positions & 10 passengers
- 3 wheelchair positions & 12 passengers
- 2 wheelchair positions & 15 passengers
- 1 wheelchair position & 17 passengers
- Toyota Coaster Bus modified to accommodate:-
- 4 wheelchair positions & 10 passengers
- 3 wheelchair positions & 12 passengers
- 2 wheelchair positions & 14 passengers
- 1 wheelchair position & 17 passengers or
- 0 wheelchair positions & 19 passengers.
- Toyota Coaster Bus modified to accommodate:-
- 2 wheelchair positions & 15 passengers
- 0 wheelchair positions & 19 passengers
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter modified to accommodate:-
- 2 permanent wheelchair positions plus 9 passengers.
- Mitsubishi Magna Wagon
- 4 passengers
- Toyota Coaster Bus modified to accommodate:-
- 4 wheelchairs & 9 Passengers
- 3 wheelchairs & 11 Passengers
- 2 wheelchairs & 14 Passengers
- 1 wheelchair & 14 Passengers
- 0 wheelchairs & 18 Passengers
- Toyota Commuter - modified to accommodate
- 2 wheelchairs & 5 Passengers
- 1 wheelchair & 7 Passengers
- 0 wheelchairs & 11 Passengers
Donations & Volunteers
CODI is a non-profit organisation. We are partially funded by HACC in respect of transport provided to day respite centres, eg secondo and non-urgent medical runs but we also rely heavily on the generosity of the general public for financial support.
As CODI is a non-profit organisation, we rely heavily on the generosity of the general public and organisations for financial support. We also greatly appreciate any ideas or suggestions that you may have to share with us regarding:
- Fund raising and assistance with fund raising ventures.
- Mechanical assistance for our buses
- Assistance with "On Road" expenses for our buses
- Recipes suitable for the aged and infirmed
- Ideas of outings or support from local tourist attractions.
- Any ideas or suggestions that can improve or better the lifestyles of those we help.
Should you wish to make a financial donation or pledge your support, please contact us. All assistance is valued and greatly appreciated. Please note that CODI is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) by the ATO and all donations made to CODI are tax deductible.
General Meetings
Our meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every second month at the Board Room of our office, Unit 10 - 1 Turley Street, Ipswich.
Membership Fees
The annual membership fee is $15 (including GST) for families and organisations; $7.50 for individuals.
New Members - $22.50 (once off fee)
Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting is usually held on the 4th Wednesday in August/September and any interested people and members are invited to attend. (A light supper is served afterwards).
