Detailed description (English): Since the first trishaw arrived in Australia in 2016, we have now grown to over 46 chapters around our huge country! We have chapters of all sizes and operating models to best serve the community that it's suited to; some are small chapters in regional towns whilst in our capital cities we have large chapters that have a "hub model" where they use vehicles and trailers to transport the bikes to various locations to increase the ability of access for all. Some chapters ride 7 days per week, whilst others might ride once a week. We utilise standard trishaws as well as the Velo van Raam bikes to be able to accommodate wheelchairs for those who cannot transition. The benefits of social inclusion, connection to community and nature can be felt by both our passengers and our volunteers. The impact has been amazing in our communities as it allows those who normally cannot get out and about to see the beautiful ride locations, the ability to do so with company of volunteers. We have worked alongside universities who have shown evidence-based positive impacts to the lives of our passengers and the general community.
Target group(s): The elderly and those living with disabilities
Objectives: A not-for-profit charity that provides a community service by connecting those no longer able to ride for themselves with their community and the outdoors by giving them free rides on trishaw ebikes, piloted by volunteer cyclists. Our program is all about building inclusive, interactive and intergenerational connections.
Partner: Local government councils, various organisations and government departments as well as private pilanthropists
Australia