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Australian Capital Territory Interstate Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (IPTAS)

Australian Capital Territory Interstate Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (IPTAS)

ACT: IPTAS supports permanent residents of the ACT to access specialist medical treatment and oral surgical health care (excluding routine dental work) outside of the ACT by assisting with travel and accommodation costs. Read More

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Northern Territory Government Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS)

Northern Territory Government Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS)

NT: PATS provides financial help for travel and accommodation expenses if you need to travel a long distance to see an approved medical specialist. You must be referred by a medical professional to the nearest approved specialist. Read More

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Victorian Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)

Victorian Patient Travel Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)

VIC: VPTAS covers some of the travel and accommodation costs to and from the hospital for families who live more than 100km from the hospital. Read More

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South Australia Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)

South Australia Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)

SA: PATS provides financial assistance towards people’s transport and accommodation costs when they’re required to travel more than 100km each way to access necessary medical specialist services that are not available locally. Read More

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Western Australia Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS)

Western Australia Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS)

WA: PATS provides subsidies to assist with travel and accommodation costs associated with accessing a specialist medical service are available for eligible patients. Read More

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JobAccess

JobAccess

JobAccess is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Includes information on obtaining government and financial support, looking for and changing jobs, understanding your workplace, flexible working arrangements, how to disclose your disability, links to training and how to search for current vacancies. Read More

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Advanced Personnel Management (APM)

Advanced Personnel Management (APM)

APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing and participate in the community. Their services help people with injury, illness or disability, children and older adults, unemployed people, and those facing hardship or harm. Read More

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Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS)

Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS)

ChIPS is a program for young people aged 12–25 with a primary diagnosis of a chronic illness, based at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne (VIC). ChIPS offers peer support programs, camps, socials and leadership opportunities for children and young people across Victoria. Read More

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Ronald McDonald Learning Program

Ronald McDonald Learning Program

The Ronald McDonald Learning Program assists school-aged children with serious illnesses and injuries to catch up on missed education following treatment and recovery. They provide a suite of educational support services, including therapy sessions and one-on-one tutorials, tailored to students’ individual needs. Read More

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TLC for Kids

TLC for Kids

TLC for Kids gives practical and emotional relief to sick kids and their families across Australia. Upon referral from a Healthcare Professional, they provide distraction, to reduce anxiety associated with hospital visits, and provide services, memorable experiences and financial assistance. Read More

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