About Us
It’s lived experience that makes Carers That Drive different
Our Story
Established in NSW 2009, Suzie Coghlan found herself spending more and more time on the road. Between looking after her child with disability, and the increasing medical needs of two aging parents, she saw the need for a personalised service that helped people get around in their community and maintain their independence.
So Suzie established Carers That Drive – and the name says it all! From small beginnings, with one or two other drivers, the word quickly spread and the service grew. Today, Carers That Drive helps people throughout greater Sydney, the Central Coast, some rural areas of NSW and the Sunshine Coast region of Qld.
Our Difference
Suzie and the team take great pride in getting to know their clients and making the best match between client and driver. With each booking you know exactly who your driver will be and your driver will have been briefed on what your needs are.
Carers That Drive match 3 supporters to each client, so you never miss out!
You can still find Suzie on the road today from time to time whether that’s driving a first-time client or helping out one of our ‘regulars’, Suzie is always keeping her finger on the pulse.
In The Office
Suzie Coghlan
Sydney born and bred, Suzie has worked in Australia and overseas while raising her three children. Since the birth of her youngest child in 1990 Suzie has also been a vocal advocate for people with disability. She has worked closely with her local Council on improving access, information and activities for people with disability.
Established in 2009, Suzie set up Carers That Drive, a service that was immediately taken up by a wide variety of people in her local area and quickly spread to other parts of Sydney and regional NSW.
In 2014 Suzie was nominated by the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Member for Willoughby, to receive the prestigious NSW Local Woman of the Year Award. In the same year she was also nominated for NSW Woman of the Year Award.
Suzie is the Founder and Managing Director of Carers That Drive.
Alison Piper
Alison joined the team in 2014.
Ali has a background in office administration, establishing management systems mainly in small business, which has supported her passion for travel. Over 20 years she has travelled through South America, North Africa, Asia, Europe and the UK including two years living in Dublin, Ireland.
Alison initially joined Carers That Drive as a driver when her children were small and her admin talent quickly saw her move into her current role of Operations Manager.
On The Road
All Carers That Drive staff are
Carefully assessed by Founder and Managing Director Suzie Coghlan.
Reference checked.
Security checked by the Australian Federal Police.
Working with Children checks.
Our drivers all have current First Aid certificates and, when needed, epilepsy management training. Many of our drivers also have lived experience of disability or elder care.
Carers That Drive provide ongoing support and training for all our staff.
