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Transport solutions for people and communities

NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORT SERVICES DIRECTORY

Current Licence NEP'SHospital Funded + Admin Vol PTSAmbulance ServicesLocal Government Authorities (LGA's)Local Community CentresInformal Networks


Current Licence NEP's

Address: 1 Back Beach Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number:San Remo 3925 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5671 9200 / (03) 5671 9222 Other Station wagon Number: 1Fax: (03) 5678 5595 TOTAL: 1Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support: Y NWebsite: http://www.bcchs.com.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low


Address: Guthridge Parade Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Sale 3850 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5143 8488 / (03) 5143 8821 (referrals) Other Number:Fax: (03) 5143 8633 TOTAL: 12Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x N 2Website: http://www.gha.net.au/cghs Referral Required: Y x NContact: Linda PennyCharge: 0-50km = $9, 50-100km = $24.80, Patient Acuity: High

201-350km = $66.50 Medium350km upwards = $88.80 x Low


Address: 89 Bridge Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Richmond 3121 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9426 6666 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9427 0353 TOTAL: 2Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.epworth.org.au/Main-Site/Home.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: x High

x Mediumx Low


Address: 27 Barrie Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Tullamarine 3043 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: 1300 727 633 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9011 6246 TOTAL: 2Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.paramedics.com.au/event.html Referral Required: Y NContact: Peter Bailey Charge: Patient Acuity: x High

x Mediumx Low

BASS COAST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE

CURRENT LICENCE NEP'S

Patients of Epworth Hospital

Operate hospital services in Sale, Heyfield and Maffra. Allied Health Services the Sale, Maffra and Rosedale area. Following referral, a Care Coordinator undertakes an initial visit to ascertain eligibility andlevel of services required. A pool of volunteer drivers take eligible clients to medical appointments both regionally and to Melbourne.

Residents of Phillip Island and areas between Island & Melbourne. residents of other Bass Coast areas when available

For Bass Coast Residents attending medical appointments treatments & who can't access public transport; live in remote areas; are unable to drive; can't afford a taxi; are not eligible for alternative schemes such as Ambulance Patient Transport or DVA transport, are able to get into and out of a domestic passenger vehicle with minimal assistance, sit safely and travel for long distances/times; require no medical treatment or monitoring during transit; Are able to walk unassisted or negotiate at least two steps the help of a walking frame or stick; Are unable to drive or be driven to appointments by family/friends.

Elderly, frail aged, people and people with disabilties. Services incorporate Briagalong, Heyfield, Loch Sport, Maffra, Rosedale, Sale and Stratford.

Non emergency patient transport services.

Available to:

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(inc self referral)

EPWORTH HOSPITAL

EVENT PARAMEDICS

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CENTRAL GIPPSLAND HEALTH SERVICE HOME SUPPORT & SERVICE COORDINATION

LINK Community Transport Inc.Building 5, 105 Newlands RoadCoburg North, VIC 3058T (03) 9353 8600F (03) 9355 8385E [email protected]


Address: Unit 2, 24 Longstaff Rd Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Bayswater 3153 Hoist bus: Y x N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 8720 3900 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9729 5644 TOTAL: 46Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://health.au.g4s.com/ Referral Required: Y x NContact: RussellCharge: Calculated on time+distance; usually Patient Acuity: x High

$200 approximately x Mediumx Low


Address: Unit 8 / 634-644 Mitcham Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to: Vermont 3133 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 2046 Rangeview VIC 3132 Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9874 0668 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.health-select.com.au/page/Services/ Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Depends on distance travelled and Patient Acuity: High

level of care required. x Mediumx Low


Address: 12 / 114 Merrindale Drive Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Croydon South 3136 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9844 4822 / 1300 5433 243 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9761 6372 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.lifeaid.com.au/index.php/home Referral Required: Y NContact: Anne, Jennifer, EllenCharge: None specified. Patient Acuity: x High

x Mediumx Low


Address: 20-22 Hardner Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Mount Waverley 3149 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 8588 4888 / 1300 628 728 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9544 9501 TOTAL: 29Email: Bookings made through website Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.nptgroup.com.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Depends acuity & distance travelled. Patient Acuity: x High

x Mediumx Low

Patients attending Outpatient appointments. Patients who live at home.

HEALTH SELECT SERVICES

Door-to-door service. Patients assisted to appointments within hospital. PODS staff clinically trained. All vehicles configured to transport multiple ambulant patients comfortably. All vehicles equipped with first aid kits. Customers include TAC, Worksafe & public hospitals.

Melbourne, regional Victoria, Shepparton, Bendigo, Ballarat, Bairnside, Wonthaggi, Gisborne & Traralgon. Southern NSW also.

Service Design Capabilities, Comprehensive Data Analysis and Reporting. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Transfers. Patient Transfers to Special Events Pensioners should go through Ambulance Victoria to obtain discounts on this service.

Anyone who can afford to use the service.

Off and on road capabilities. Specialising in city-country transfers. Service still under development.

Pensioners billable booked via Ambulance Victoria. Provides logistical support to move critically ill newborns to one of 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Melbourne. Largest provider of services to Ambulance Victoria and to major public hospitals including the Austin and Bayside, the Transport Accident Commission and Workcover.

Patient between hospitals and wheelchair transport to and from hospital; private patients and their families for occasional special needs.

NATIONAL PATIENT TRANSPORT

LIFEAID PTY LTD - Division of Northern Patient Transport

G4S HEALTH SERVICES AUSTRALIA


Address: Lot 4 McMahon Drive Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: 4 Available to: Maffra 3860 Hoist bus: Y x N Number: 1PO Box 1260, Sale VIC 3850 Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: 30 Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5141 1767 Other Number:Fax: 1300 887 694 TOTAL: 30Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x N 1Website: http://amtser.com.au/ Referral Required: Y x NContact: IanCharge: Varies; calculated per km. Patient Acuity: High

x MediumLow


Address: 59 Chifley Drive Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to: Preston VIC 3072 Hoist bus: Y x N Number:PO Box 599 Heidelberg VIC 3084 Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9484 7464 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9480 1346 TOTAL: 32Email: http://www.totalcarept.com.au/contact-us Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.totalcarept.com.au/ Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Tailored to financial needs of specific Patient Acuity: x* High

client. x Mediumx Low

Hospital patients in Mildura, Wangaratta, Shepperton, Kilmore, Kinglake, Melbourne, Wanthaggi, Traralgon, Warragul and Maffra.

Pensioners approach through Ambulance Victoria for discount. Interhospital transport for non-urgent cases. Aeroplane also available for transport throughout Victoria. TAC/Workcover requests.

Melbourne and regional Victoria. For patients requiring transport to, from & in between hospitals, health care facilities and home.

RSPS PATIENT CARE

TOTALCARE PATIENT TRANSPORT

Hosp Funded + Admin Vol PTS

Address: 145 Studley Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: PO Box 5555 Heidelberg Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9496 5000 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9458 4779 TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.austin.org.au/Page.aspx?ID=38 Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow


Address: 142 Cornish Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to: Castlemaine VIC 3450 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5471 1555 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.castlemainehealth.org.au Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow


Address: 35 Johnstone Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to: Broadmeadows VIC 3074 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 8345 5000 Other Number:Fax: (03) 8345 5655 TOTAL: 5Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.nh.org.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact: Stephen WoodsCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow


Address: 50 Flemington Road, Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: 2 Available to: Parkville VIC 3052 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9345 5522 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.rch.org.au/rch/home.cfm Referral Required: Y NContact: Roula Giovas ext 5157Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

AUSTIN HOSPITAL*

Hospital Funded + Admin Vol PTS

BROADMEADOWS HEALTH SERVICE (BHS)

Veterans, chemotherapy patients,

Frail older people and adults with disabilities, who can enter and exit a standard vehicle with minimal assistance. Not eligible are people living in hostels or nursing homes.


Volunteers drive and escort clients to medical appointments and other approved activities. Assessment of eligibility is required. Limited transport and escorting available to assessed clients who require occasional assistance to getting to a local health related appointment.

Free inter-hospital shuttle operates between the three sites. Call 9496 2997 for veteran services.

Limited volunteer transport service for physiotherapy patients without family members to take them to appointments, and who lack ready access to transport.

Hospital cars available for Inpatient transport - Monday to Friday 07:30-18:00. Online NEPT Advisor - step through questions re patient needs, companions, destinations etc to providetransport options including taxi and public transport etc: http://www.rch.org.au/nept/index.cfm

ROYAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

CASTLEMAINE HEALTH (previously Mt Alexander)



Address: PO Box 2900 Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Fitzroy VIC 3065 Hoist bus: Y x N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9288 2211 / Patient Liason (03) 9288 3480 Other Number: 1Fax: (03) 9288 3399 TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.svhm.org.au/Pages/Home.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact: Stella Moon, MariaCharge: None to pensioners Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow


Address: Gordon Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Footscray VIC 3011 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 8345 6666 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9317 7815 TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: Referral Required: Y NContact: Adrienne Di Gregorio Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow


Address: Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 8345 1333 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow




MediumLow

WESTERN HEALTH*

ST VINCENT'S HOSPITAL

Transition care aims to help improve your independence and confidence after a hospital stay. It providesa package of services including assistance with transport to appointments.

Aged, disability, widow and HCC pensioners only. Bus to all medical regions.

SUNSHINE HOSPITAL (See Western Health)

WILLIAMSTOWN HOSPITAL (See Western Health)

Form to be completed by GP/ Aged Care facility and faxed to Patient Transport Office at least 1-2 weeksprior to the patient's appointment time.



Ambulance Services

Address: 155 Pelham Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Carlton VIC 3053 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 196 Carlton South 3053 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 8327 7700 Other Mostly sedans Number:Fax: (03) 9348 2513 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N x in metro areaWebsite: http://www.redcross.org.au/ Referral Required: Y x NContact: TrishCharge: Donation encouraged Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Ambulance Services

Address: 375 Manningham Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to: Doncaster VIC 3108 Hoist bus: Y x N Number:1300 366 313 / (03) 9840 3500 Stretcher transport: Y x N Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1300 366 314 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ Referral Required: Y x NContact: Rowena McClean, manager NEPTCharge: Depends on patient's circumstances Patient Acuity: x High

x Mediumx Low

Ambulance Services


Isolated people and people with limited transport options, for essential medical appointments.

According to Dept of Health guidelines, all patients travelling with AV must be authorised by a medical practitioner.

RED CROSS

AMBULANCE VICTORIA Head Office

The service takes clients from home to and from appointments and is provided by Red Cross volunteers, driving a Red Cross fleet vehicle. Clients must be able-bodied enough to get in and out of cars with minimal assistance, as volunteers are not permitted to do any lifting.

Non-Emergency Transport:- Hospital admissions from home. Discharges from hospital from home. Inter-hospital transport. Between hospitals and diagnostic facilities. To & from nursing homes. To & from Air Ambulance at Essendon Airport.

Non-Urgent NETS Cases:-Non-urgent cases to & from Accident and Emergency depts. To & from domestic and international airports within metropolitan area.


LGA'sAddress: City of Boroondara Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Private Bag 1, Camberwell VIC 3124 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9278 4444 Other Volunteers vehicles, 1 van Number: 17Fax: (03) 9278 4466 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/ Referral Required: Y x NContact: DeidreCharge: None Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA'sAddress: 511 Burwood Highway Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Wantima South VIC 3152 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9298 8518 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9800 3096 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.knox.vic.gov.au/index.htm Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA'sAddress: PO Box 70 Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number:

Sunshine VIC 3020 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number:

Phone: (03) 9249 4000 Other Number: Other Information:Fax: (03) 9249 4351 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/Home Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: 17.5% of the aged pension Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's COLAC OTWAY SHIRE COUNCILAddress: 5 Murray Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Colac VIC 3250 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5232 9420 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/index.asp?h=-1 Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Varies depending on distance travelled Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

BRIMBANK CITY COUNCIL

Local Government Authorities (LGA's)


Residents of the City of Brimbank who are assessed as low level care by the Aged Care Assessment service: Frail aged or with a disability, living alone or supported by a carer who needs assistance, and require coordination or management of services.

Available to:

BOORONDARA COUNCIL

KNOX CITY COUNCIL

Regular transport to fixed destinations; short trips and excursions. Short trip bookings can be made at any time.

Please note a waiting list applies in accessing this service.

Inter-city Specialist & Medical Appointments:-Geelong, Melb, Ballarat, Warnambool

This is an assisted transport service for clients who need one-to-one/door-to-door transport assistance to attend specialist and medical appointments.

Frail, elderly people and people with disabilities.

Frail older people, seniors, people with a disability, carers and other people experiencing transport disadvantage, living within Colac Otway Shire and meeting HACC eligibility.


LGA's CITY OF DAREBIN Address: 274 Gower Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Preston VIC 3072 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 91 Preston VIC 3072 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 8470 8828 Other Community bus Number: 1Fax: (03) 8470 8877 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/page/HomePage.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact: Unit Support officerCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's CITY OF GREATER DANDENONGAddress: PO Box 200 Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Dandenong VIC 3175 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9239 5100 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9239 5196 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.greaterdandenong.com/index.asp Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's HINDMARSH SHIRE COUNCIL Address: 92 Nelson Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Nhill VIC 3418 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 250 Nhill VIC 3418 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: Nhill: (03) 5391 4444 Rainbow: (03) 5391 4451 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5391 1376 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: Referral Required: Y NContact: CEO Charge: There is a fee Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's HOBSONS BAY CITY COUNCIL Address: 115 Civic Parade Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Altona VIC 3018 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 21, Altona VIC 3018 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9932 1000 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9932 1039 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Home Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

A pre-booked door-to-door transport service to medical appointments.

In-home support may include transport to local medical appointments.

Aged and disabled people who are unable to access and use other means of transport.

Emphasis on service to the frail, elderly and people with poor mobility in the Greater Dandenong community.

Frail aged and people with disabilities living within the township. This service is not available to people in rural area.

This service operates:-in Nhill - on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; and in Rainbow on Wednesday.

Bookings are essential. People who wish to attend medical appointments out of town such as Horsham, Ballarat or Melbourne can access a service through Wimmera Volunteers.

LGA's MARIBYRNONG CITY COUNCILAddress: Cnr Hyde and Napier Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Footscray VIC 3011 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 58, Footscray 3011 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9688 0200 Other Number: 1Fax: (03) 9687 7793 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/page/HomePage.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact: Intake Officer Aged & Disability ServicesCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's CAMPASPIE SHIREAddress: Cnr Hare & Heygarth Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to:

ECHUCA VIC 3564 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1300 666 535 Other Council owned vehicles Number: 2Fax: (03) 5481 2290 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y x NContact: June CliffordCharge: Fee charged Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's CARDINIA SHIRE COUNCILAddress: PO Box 7 Henty Way Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Pakenham VIC 3810 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1300 787 624 Other Nine-seater bus Number:Fax: (03) 5941 3784 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/page/HomePage.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's CORANGAMITE SHIRE Address: 181 Manifold Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Camperdown VIC 3260 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5593 7100 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5593 2695 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/index.asp?h=-1 Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Fee can be discussed upon application Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Service subject to the availability of vehicles. Clients must be assessed as being eligible. Service operates using a pool of trained volunteers. Assessment based on severity of need.

Residents of Cardinia Shire.

Community transport services make use of accessible vehicles to meet local transport needs not catered for by conventional public transport. Such services provide access to medical care. Provided generally by not for profit or volunteer managed, community based organisation and local government. Must be pre-booked. BUS HIRE ONLY - Driver not provided.

People who are frail, aged or those with a disability, who are unable to access public transport.

Frail older people and people with disabilities living in Campaspie Shire, who are HACC-eligible, have no family to take them and are unable to use public transport.

Council has an accessible vehicle which can provide a pick-up and drop-off transport services to medical and allied health appointments.

Volunteer drivers are available to transport people to medical appointments when no other form of transport can be provided.

Aged people and people with a disability who have no access to transport.

LGA's KINGSTON COUNCIL Address: 34 Brindisi Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Mentone VIC 3194 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9581 4876 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9581 4500 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.kingston.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Based on income level Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE AGED & DISABILITY SERVICESAddress: 2 Pope Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to:

Bannockburn VIC 3331 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1300 363 036 / 5220 7144* Other 11-seater Hyundai Imax Number:Fax: Bannockburn: (03) 5220 7100 / Linton: (03) 5344 7302 8-seater sedan TOTAL: 2Email: See website Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/page.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact: Noel Brebner, Community Transport CoordinatorCharge: To Melbourne $22 round trip, $8 locally Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's LODDON SHIRE COUNCIL - SERPENTINE SHIRE OFFICEAddress: 37 Peppercorn Way Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Serpentine VIC 3517 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 21, Wedderburn 3518 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5437 7999 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5494 3003 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http:www.loddon.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Depends on ability to pay Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's MACEDON RANGES SHIRE COUNCILAddress: 129 Mollison Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to:

Kyneton VIC 3444 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1300 656 577 / (03) 5422 0244 Other Small buses Number: 2Fax: (03) 5422 3623 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y N xContact: Aged & Disability Unit - Intake OfficerCharge: Within Macedon: $8.40 up to 100km $22 Patient Acuity: High

To Melbourne or Bendigo: $7 Mediumx Low

Transport can be provided to assist residents to get to medical, hospital, dental or other health appointments during business hours.

Door-to-door service available Monday to Friday for medical appointments and other specialist activities. Fully trained volunteer drivers. All volunteers have satisfactory Police checks and Working with Children checks. Associated with Traveller's Aid medical companion railway program.

Aims to provide assisted (non-urgent) transport to medical and theraputic appointments.Priority will be given to people attending medical appointments. Clients must be medically stable to be eligible and in some cases my require a medical certificate to show proof of this. Transport is not provided for medical appointments such as weekly renal dialysis. Please note that this is not an emergency service.

City of Kingston residents who are frail and elderly or have a disability.

Residents of Golden Plains (south-west of Geelong). Mostly available for local trips but some transport to Melbourne.

Limited transport is available to group, social activities and medical appointments.

People living at home who have a disability, are older and are assessed as needing support, or are carers of those people.

Frail elderly people and people with disabilities and carers, adversely affected by lack of access to mainstream public transport due to geographic isolation.

LGA's MALLACOOTA DISTRICT & SUPPORT HEALTH SERVICE (MDHSS)Address: Cnr Genoa road & Mattsson street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Mallacoota VIC 3982 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5158 0243 Other Volunteers' own vehicles Number: *Fax: (03) 5158 0448 * information not available TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.mallacoota.org.au Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's MANSFIELD SHIRE COUNCIL Address: 33 Highett Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Mansfield VIC 3722 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Private Bag 1000, Mansfield VIC 3724 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5775 8555 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5775 2677 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/home.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's MELTON SHIRE COUNCILAddress: 232 High Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to:

Melton VIC 3337 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9747 7200 Other Fleet of buses Number:Fax: TOTAL: 2Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: www.melton.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y x NContact: CathyCharge: Calculated according to distance Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's MOIRA SHIRE COUNCILAddress: 44 Station Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Cobram VIC 3643 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 578, Cobram VIC 3643 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5871 9222; 1300 369 966 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5872 1567 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.moira.vic.gov.au/Home Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Socially isolated or housebound residents who are unable to use mainstream transport due to frailty or disability.

Mansfield Shire Council has volunteers who work in community transport.

Clients must be eligible under Home and Community Care funding. Provision is based on assessed needs. Service depends on volunteer and vehicle availability.

Community transport is organised from four locations within the Shire. Moira Healthcare Alliance manages two cars in both Cobram and Numurkah and Nathalia has one care owned by hospital and managed by the Community Association, whilst Yarrawonga Hospital owns and manages another.

Frail aged, people with a disability and their carers living in Mallacoota, Genoa and Gypsy Point, who do not have friends or family to take them to medical appointments.

Provides transport assistance to eligible people to attend specialist appointments outside Mallacoota. This service extends to Bega (NSW), Canberra (ACT), Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Sale and Bairnsdale (VIC).

LGA's MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIREAddress: 90 Besgrove Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Rosebud VIC 3939 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1300 700 399 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: A&[email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Free service Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's PYRANEES SHIRE COUNCIL - HACC SERVICESAddress: 68 Henry Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to:

Pakenham VIC 3810 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5941 2389 Other Volunteers' cars Number: 5Fax: (03) 5941 2326 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y N xContact: Amy McIntyreCharge: Negotiated according to income & distance Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCILAddress: 9 Smith Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Leongatha VIC 3953 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5662 9200 Other Council bus, Hyundai wagons Number:Fax: (03) 5662 3754 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y NContact: Assessment TeamCharge: Yes Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

LGA's SOUTH WEST COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PROGRAMAddress: 10 Cary Grove Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Minto NSW 2566 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 5099, Minto, NSW 2566 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1300 138 794 Other Number:Fax: (02) 9426 8900 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.swct.com.au/index.htm Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Based on distance travelled. If you are Patient Acuity: High

having difficulty paying the fee, Mediumlet SWCT know Low

Regional and rural travellers who are aged, or living with a disability and who otherwise rely on family members, friends or community transport to drive or accompany them to Melbourne.

Assessment is required to ensure eligibility for the community transport service. Availablity is dependant on volunteers and vehicles. Clients need to be mobile enough to get in & out of cars unassisted. Wagons are not wheelchair-accessible, however buses can be used for medical transport if necessary.

Provides individual transport to medical appointments at medical centres, doctor and specialist rooms, hospitals etc.

Clients will be asked:-How long do you think the appointment may take; and When you will be ready for the return journey.

If the client is unsure then SWCT will allocate an hour and ask the client to contact SWCT from the appointment if they will be ready earlier or later than the hour allocated.

Frail aged people or people with a disability who require support to maintain their independence, and carers seeking support, living within Pyrenees Shire.

Frail older people, people with disabilities and carers unable to access other means of transport to appointments.

A pilot project is available until June 2012. Trained volunteer medical companions will meet travellers at Southern Cross OR Flinders St Station and then accompany them to and from their appointments in central Melbourne.

Older and frail persons with moderate, severe or profound disability, younger people with moderate, severe or profound disability, and carers of these people.

Door-to-door service, very limited resources available.

LGA's SURF COAST SHIRE COUNCIL Address: 1 Merrigjig Drive Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Torquay VIC 3228 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 350, Torquay VIC 3228 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5261 0600 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5261 0525 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE Address: 50 Learmonth Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Queenscliffe VIC 3225 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 93, Queenscliffe VIC 3225 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5258 4132 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5258 3315 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/Business_Transport.php Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Costs involved Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

LGA's YARRIAMBLACK SHIRE COUNCILAddress: 34 Lyle Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Warracknabeal VIC 3393 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: 1800 065 647 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5398 2502 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.yarriambiack.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y NContact: Lynne Peters / Olinda PoultonCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Transport Support aims to assist you to access transport to medical appointments. Transport can be arranged through Red Cross and the Geelong Hospital Volunteers Transport Service. Your assessment will determine if you are eligible for transport assistance with a Community Care Worker.

Escorted transport for medical and allied health appoinments by arrangement when no other option is available.

Frail older people, and people with disabilities living within the Borough, and the carer.

Many volunteers in every community that act as volunteer drivers. Lynne Peters: Assessment Officer / Olinda Poulton: Aged & Disability Coordinator

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CentresAddress: 1818 Sturt Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to:

Ballarat VIC 3350 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5334 1500 or (03) 5334 1616 (podiatry) Other Number:Fax: (03) 5334 1945 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.bdnh.com.au/index.php Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

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CentresAddress: 2 Fawckner Drive Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Benalla VIC 3672 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 227, Benalla VIC 3672 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5670 2600 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5762 5537 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.benalla.vic.gov.au/index.asp?h=-1 Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Fee to cover fuel costs Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

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CentresAddress: First Floor, 1/36 New Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to:

Ringwood VIC 3134 Hoist bus: Y N Number:Stretcher transport: Y N Number:

Phone: (03) 9870 7822 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9879 4200 TOTAL: Other Information:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.easternvolunteers.org.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Donation to assist with petrol costs Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

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CentresGANAWARRA NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORT SERVICE (G-NETS)

Address: Southern Mallee Transport Connections Partnership Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: PO Box 447 Koondrok VIC 3580 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number:Phone: 03 545 333 89 Other Number: Other Information:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.smtcp.com.au/g-nets.html Referral Required: Y NContact: Pauline Thorson/Denese SmithCharge: Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Volunteer assisted community transport to social outings, medical appointments and other activities. Self-referrals can be made if you are:- not receiving services from another agency; or have not been assessed by another agency.Assistance is available for: doctors, dentists, rehab services and hospitals; in special circumstances, to visit family in hospital or nursing homes. Bookings are required 3 working days prior to appointment date, once you have been registered as aclient.

Aged people, people with disabilities and their carers who are unable to access existing means of transport or who have no available

Frail aged and people with disabilities (HACC eligible), living in Cities of Maroondah, Whitehorse or specified areas of the Shire of Yarra Ranges, who are unable to travel on public transport, have no friend or relative to drive them or help them on public transport, & are disadvantaged by mobility, health, economic circumstances, language or social isolation.

People living in the Ganawarra Shire, who cannot drive long distances, and cannot access public transport due to illness, fraility, fear or disability; personal care needs; lack of public transport in the area, and/or inappropriate bus/train timetables.

Provides door-to-door long distance transport to medical appointments in regional and city areas. People who are not eligible for G-NETS include those who are : able to travel by public transport; able to drive long distances; eligible for Veterans' Affairs transport; unable to transfer from a wheelchair to a seat; residing outside the Gannawarra Shire; requiring transport for regular dialysis treatment.Contact Pauline Thorson on email: [email protected]


Local Community Centres

BALLARAT & DISTRICT NURSING

BENALLA RURAL CITY COUNCIL

EASTERN VOLUNTEERS

The primary role for volunteers at BDNH is to transport podiatry clients from their homes to the Podiatry clinic and return them to their homes after their appointments.

Transport is available to medical appointments in Benalla, Wangaratta, Albury, Wodonga, Shepparton and Melbourne, or other locations by arrangements.


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CentresKNOX COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Address: 658 Mountain Highway Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Bayswater VIC 3153 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9729 9499 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9729 9499 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~knoxvols/index_start.html Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Small contribution welcomed Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

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CentresMANNINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE LIMITED

Address: 1/1020 Doncaster Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: 1 Available to: Doncaster East VIC 3109 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 8841 3000 Other Volunteers' own vehicles Number:Fax: (03) 8841 3030 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x N (light folding)Website: http://www.mannchs.org.au/index.htm Referral Required: Y N xContact: Coordinator Volunteers & TransportCharge: Contribution based on distance Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

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CentresFRONDITHA CARE WESTERN REGION

Address: 181 Furlong Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: St Albans VIC 3021 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9495 2300 Other Personal Care Assistants' Number:Fax: (03) 9365 4323 own vehicles TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: http://www.fronditha.org/default.aspx Referral Required: Y x NContact: Sofie IgnatidisCharge: Schedule of fees outlines service costs Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresACCESSABILITY - GOULBOURN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT - SHEPPARTON

Address: 98 St Georges Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Shepparton VIC 3630 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5831 8515 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5381 2959 TOTAL: 7Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: communityaccessability.com.au Referral Required: Y x NContact: Mike CollinsCharge: Nominal Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

People who cannot access public transport or taxis, living in Knox and the Yarra Ranges.

Frail elderly people, people with mobility issues and people with disabilities, living in Manningham.

Members of the Greek community living in Western Melbourne.

Transport available to allied health, social support and planned activity groups. Please give as much notice as possible (minimum 3 working days).

To access this transport, you need to become a client of Manningham Community Health Service. Call number provided to initiate intake process.

Initial in-home assessment for HACC providers including a written report. Community care packages include medical transport.

You can make a self referral if you are not receiving services from another agency or have not been assessed by another agency. Transport available for doctors, dentists, rehab services & hospitals, & in special circumstances to visit family in hospital or nursing homes.

HACC-eligible clients living in Cities of Maroondah, Whitehorse or areas of Yarra Ranges, who are unable to use other forms of transport and have no relative to assist them.

Local Community

CentresACCESSABILITY - MT BEAUTY

Address: 2 Lakeside Avenue Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Mount Beauty VIC 3699 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y x N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5754 3530 Other Hyundai hatch Number: 1Fax: (03) 5754 1002 TOTAL: 1Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: http://www.communityaccessability.com.au/Community_Transport.aspx Referral Required: Y x NContact: Dennis Charge: Donation to maintain service Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresACCESSABILITY - SEYMOUR

Address: 39 Tristan Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Seymour VIC 3660 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5799 2965 Other 3 station wagons Number:Fax: (03) 5799 2984 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x N 1Website: http://www.communityaccessability.com.au/Community_Transport.aspx Referral Required: Y x NContact:Charge: Donation to maintain service Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresACCESSABILITY - WODONGA

Address: 49 High Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: 1 Available to: Wodonga VIC 3690 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (02) 6024 5788 Other 3 station wagons, 1 Hiace, Number:Fax: (03) 5754 3530 2 people movers TOTAL: 9Email: Phone call preferred. Wheelchair support Y x N 2Website: http://www.communityaccessability.com.au/Community_Transport.aspx Referral Required: Y N xContact: Kay Griffiths Charge: Donation, approx $3.50 loca, $6 to Albury Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresDJERRIWARRH HEALTH SERVICES* Community Health Centre - Bacchus Marsh

Address: Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Turner St / PO Box 330 Bacchus Marsh 3340 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5367 9125 Other Volunteers' own cars Number:Fax: (03) 5367 4274 TOTAL: 34Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x N (limited)Website: www.djhs.org.au Referral Required: Y N xContact: Program CoordinatorCharge: Suggested donation: 40 cents per km Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

HACC-eligible clients living in City of Wodonga.

No inter-hospital transfers. Self-referral, inter-agency or medical referral. Transport provided by volunteers with priority given to clients who need to attend health appointments. Clients in wheelchairs must be able to stand or to get themselves in and out of cars with minimal assistance, asvolunteers are not permitted to do any lifting.

Please allow at least 5 working days' notice to secure a booking. Social support provided including: conversation, physical support in getting in and out of vehicle, carrying items, guiding a client to appointments and helping to negotiate on client's behalf with other service providers.

HACC-eligible clients living in Cities of Mitchell and Murrindindi

HACC-eligible clients living in Mt Beauty and Alpine Shire.

It is preferable to have at least 5 working days' notice to secure a booking. Social support provided including: conversation, physical support in getting in and out of vehicle, carrying items, guiding a client to appointments and helping to negotiate on client's behalf with other service providers.

It is essential to give at least 3 working days' notice to make your booking. Social support provided including: conversation, physical support in getting in and out of vehicle, carrying items, guiding a client to appointments and helping to negotiate on client's behalf with other service providers.

Priority given to frail, aged and disabled HACC clients in Moorabool shire, who need to attend health appointments.

Local Community

CentresMOORABOOL CARE*


Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5367 9125 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://djhs.com.au/volunteer/transport.html Referral Required: Y N xContact: Christine FrostCharge: * Cost of trips to Melbourne may be covered by VTAS Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Local Community

CentresGIPPSLAND LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH - BAIRNSDALE

Address: 281 Main Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Bairnsdale VIC 3875 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5152 0052 Other Volunteers' vehicles Number:Fax: (03) 5153 1087 TOTAL: 50Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: http://www.glch.org.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact: Natasha or JanetCharge: Donations are welcomed Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresGIPPSLAND LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH - BRUTHEN

Address: 51 Main Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: BRUTHEN VIC 3885 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5157 5744 Other Volunteers' vehicles Number:Fax: (03) 5157 5749 TOTAL: 2Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.glch.org.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact: Natasha or JanetCharge: Donations are welcomed Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresGIPPSLAND LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH - LAKES ENTRANCE

Address: 18-28 Jemmeson Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5155 8300 Other Number:Fax: Admin: (03) 5155 4057 / Medical: (03) 5155 2991 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: http://www.glch.org.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact: Natasha or JanetCharge: Donations are welcomed Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

HACC-funded program providing local and distant transport.

Volunteer transport service for non-urgent medical appointments. Clients must be ambulant. Cars can only transport wheelie-walkers.



Frail, older people and people with disabilities and their carers. People not eligible are those who receive assistance through Veterans' Affairs, Workcover or TAC.



Frail, aged and disabled people who live in Moorabool Shire

Local Community

CentresGIPPSLAND LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH - METUNG

Address: 100 Kings Cove Boulevard Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: METUNG VIC 3904 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5155 8300 Other Volunteers' vehicles Number:Fax: (03) 5156 2957 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: http://www.glch.org.au/ Referral Required: Y N xContact: Natasha or JanetCharge: Donations are welcomed Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Local Community

CentresHEPBURN HEALTH SERVICE - TRENTHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

Address: 15 Albert Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Trentham VIC 3458 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5421 7200 Other Station wagons Number:Fax: (03) 5421 7276 TOTAL: 2Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.hhs.vic.gov.au/ Referral Required: Y x NContact: Moira Bourke - Community Health AdministrationCharge: Local $8; Melbourne $35; Ballarat $20; Bendigo $20; Patient Acuity: High

Kyneton/Daylesford/Woodend $8; Creswick $10 Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresINJAMARRA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Address: Medical Gardens, 470 Wodonga Place Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Albury NSW 2640 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 818, Albury NSW 2640 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (02) 6041 7727 Other Number:Fax: (02) 6041 7799 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: Referral Required: Y NContact: Deeana HamptonCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Local Community

CentresMECWACARE - PAKENHAM

Address: 4 / 66-68 Main Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Pakenham VIC 3810 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5941 5454 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5941 5453 TOTAL:Email: intake@mecwacare .org.au Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.mecwacare.org.au Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

The Social Support Program provides volunteer transport to appointments for medical and related services.


Elderly, frail aged or younger people with disabilities and their carers

Aged and disabled members of the Aboriginal community in Albury.


Mecwacare Pakenham provides assistance with transport. This is a door to door service that operates Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Transport not provided on weekends or public holidays. Transport provided primarily for medical appointments. (Cardinia Shire website).

Local Community

CentresLOWER HUME COMMUNITY TRANSPORT



MediumLow

Local Community

CentresORBOST REGIONAL HEALTH

Address: 104 Boundary Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Orbost VIC 3888 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5154 6623 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5154 2366 TOTAL: 2Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: www.orbostregionalhealth.com.au Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: No charge Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresPAKENHAM VOLUNTEER TRANSPORT PROGRAM

Address: 6b Henry Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Pakenham VIC 3810 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5941 2389 Other Volunteers' vehicles Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.llinc.com.au Referral Required: Y NContact: Amy McIntyre-RogersCharge: Donation requested Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Local Community

CentresSOUTH PORT DAY LINKS

Address: Level 1, Liadet Community Centre Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Cnr Liardet & Nott Street Hoist bus: Y N x Number:Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 9646 6362 Other station wagons Number: 3Fax: (03) 9646 6606 TOTAL: 3Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: www.spdl.org.au Referral Required: Y NContact: MaryCharge: $3 per round trip donation (not compulsory) Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Passenger collection area is between Fitzroy St, St Kilda and Garden City in City of Port Phillip. Dooto-door service for local GP appointments; however drop-off trips only to hospitals.

A week's notice preferred when booking. Volunteer transport services for Pakenham area including medical and other appointments. Please allow a week's notice for bookings.

Volunteers are trained in the provision of transport appointments. In partnership with Red Cross, can arrange transport to Melbourne. Priority given to clients whose family and friends are unable to provide transport to appointments.

A community-based, not-for-profit organisation providing transport to medical/therapy appointments.

Disadvantaged people e.g. financial, live remotely) or people with a disability who cannot travel on public transport and need assistance to attend medical appointments.

Frail, aged or those with a disability.

HACC-eligible clients.

Local Community

CentresSOUTHERN PENINSULA COMMUNITY CARE

Address: 169-171 Eastbourne Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Rosebud VIC 3939 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5986 2500 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5986 5077 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.spccare.org.au Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Depending on suburb, $10 to $50 suggested Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresSUNASSIST VOLUNTEER HELPERS INC

Address: 83 Lemon Avenue Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Mildura VIC 3500 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: 3Phone: (03) 5023 1906 Other Number: Other Information:Fax: (03) 5021 2565 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] (enquiries only) Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: www.sunassist.org.au Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresTRANSACCESS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Address: Gardeners Rd Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Bentleigh East 3165 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number:Phone: (03) 9575 5386 Other Number: Other Information:Fax: (03) 9579 3623 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.bbch.org.au Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Pension only - no charge. Patient Acuity: High

Others $2 each-way MediumLow

Local Community

CentresTIMBOON COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Address: 21 Hospital Road Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Timboon VIC 3268 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5558 6033 or (03) 5558 6049 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5598 3565 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.timboonhealthcare.com.au Referral Required: Y NContact: Assessment OfficerCharge: Donation to volunteer driver Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Volunteers are available to provide transport to medical appointments or to assist people when travelling on public transport/taxis. Volunteers may be able to remain with people to provide additional support during medical appointments. Referrals shoudl be made at least 5 working days prior to date of required transport.

Frail elderly and people who are 60 years and over, who have no other means of transport, aren't in residential/supported accomodation and who live in Portsea to Safety Beach area.

Frail aged people, people with disabilities and their carers without family or social support and who are unable to access private or public transport. Services are within 55km radius of Mildura and part of MRCC and into the Millewa.

Appointment required to access service. Transport available 8.15am-5pm. Volunteers are registered and trained. Medical appointments cover: doctor/specialist, pharmacist/chemist, podiatrist, pathology, radiography, physiotherapy, chiropractor. Escorted medical appointments support the client in any way they desire to assist in a positive outcome from a medical appointment, ensuring they can continue to live independently.

HACC target group: people living in low-cost housing, transport disadvantaged people. Across shires of: Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington & Port Phillip. Priority is given to eligible people who live in supported accomodation and are on a statutary income.

Managed by volunteers, the medical transport service coordinates transport to & from medical appointments for clients across the community. At least 3 days notice required. Mon-Fri 9am-1.30pm

Timboon & District Healthcare Service provides this service throughout the southern section of the Corangamite Shire. To attend appointments, such as with a dietitian, dentist, podiatrist or physiotherapist, clients will be requested to use the service closest to them. For travel to specialist appointments or hospital admissions, clients may be referred to the Red X for assistance. Please give 2 days notice for local trips and 5 days for longer trips.

People who cannot drive themselves or do not own a car; have no partner or relative who is able to drive them, and have no access or are unable to afford public transport.

Local Community

CentresWHITTLESEA COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Address: Shop 111, Epping Plaza Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y x N Number: Available to: Cnr Cooper & High Streets, Epping 3076 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: 9401 6666 Other mini buses Number:Fax: 9401 6677 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.whittleseacommunityconnections.org.au/content/ Referral Required: Y x NContact:Charge: Free but gold coin donations encouraged Patient Acuity: High

Mediumx Low

Local Community

CentresWALWA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Address: Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: 1 Available to: Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: 02 6037 1318 / 0427 371 318 Other community bus Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: http://www.towong.vic.gov.au/index.asp?h=-1 Referral Required: Y NContact: Graeme ClydeCharge: Depends on length of journey Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Local Community

CentresWALWA BUSH NURSING CENTRE

Address: PO Box 46, Walwa 3709 Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (02) 6037 1220 Other Number:Fax: (02) 6037 0207 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: www.walwa.com Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: $30 return trip to Albury/Wodonga Patient Acuity: High

$60 return trip to Albury/Wodonga (2 people travelling Mediumother than driver. x Low$75 return to Albury/Wodonga (4 people travelling otherthan driver).$15 return trip to Corryong per traveller$10 minimum charge for use of car

Local Community

CentresWIMMERA VOLUNTEERS INC

Address: 20 Firebrace Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Horsham VIC 3402 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 267, Horsham VIC 3402 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5382 5607 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5382 5711 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.wimmeravolunteers.org.au/~wimmvolc/ Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

City of Whittlesea residents who are transport disadvantaged, ie don't have access to a car and have difficulty accessing other forms of transport.

When booking the car, please remember that it is your responsibility to organise a volunteer driver (ask the BNC if you are not sure of someone who can do this).

Frail, elderly or disabled members of the community needing to access health related activities.

Wimmera Volunteers have a network of volunteer drivers throughout the region who make this program possible.

Frail aged, elderly and socially isolated people in the community who need to access a specialist appointment in another town.

Informal Networks

Address: 231 Maroondah Highway Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Healesville VIC 3777 Hoist bus: Y N Number:PO Box 612, Healesville VIC 3777 Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:

Phone: (03) 5963 3529 / (03) 5965 3522 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: Referral Required: Y NContact: Kerri GodingCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Informal Networks


Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9470 2211 Other Number:Fax: (03) 9470 2112 TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: www.linc-northern.org.au Referral Required: Y x NContact: http://www.lincnational.org.au/index.htmlCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Informal Networks


Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9841 4025 or (03) 9841 6717 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.lincnational.org.au/index.html Referral Required: Y x NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Informal Networks


Stretcher transport: Y N Number:Phone: (03) 9873 2293 Other Number: Other Information:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.lincnational.org.au/index.html Referral Required: Y x NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Single parents, families in need, people living alone, young people, the elderly and people with disabilities.

LINC (Love in the name of Christ) - WHITEHORSE

Each affiliate provides services appropriate to the needs of their community and the skills of their volunteers. Some of these are: driving clients to medical appointments LinC affiliates have a local telephone referral centre to receive requests from community members/churches/agencies. LinC works in conjunction with human services agencies. Cal Mon 1pm-4:30, Wed 9am-12pm, Fri 9am-12pm.

Each affiliate provides services appropriate to the needs of their community and the skills of their volunteers. Some of these are: driving clients to medical appointments LinC affiliates have a local telephone referral centre to receive requests from community members/churches/agencies. LinC works in conjunction with human services agencies. Referral centre is open on Mon and Thur mornings.

Families in need, those confined to home, the young, the elderly and infirm, the lonely, people with disabilites, single parents; anyone with short term needs or difficulties. Suburbs covered include: Mitcham, Blackburn, Nunawading, Vermont, Box Hill and Forest Hill.

LINC (Love in the name of Christ) - MANNINGHAM

HEALESVILLE INTERCHURCH COMMUNITY CARE INC (HICCI)

LINC (Love in the name of Christ) - NORTHERN

HICCI is a network of local Christian churches, which provide volunteer services to the local community. HICCI runs HACC transport programs and emergency relief programs.

If special requirements such as wheelchair access or child restraints are required, please make sure this is mentioned at time of referral. LinC affiliates have a local telephone referral centre to receive requests from community members/churches/agencies. LinC works in conjunction with human services agencies. Call Mon 9am-1pm, Wed 1pm-4pm, Fri 1pm-4pm.

All people regardless of belief, gender, race or ethnic background, living in Darebin and Whittlesea South community.


Informal Networks


Informal Networks LINC (Love in the name of Christ) - ELTHAM

Address: John Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Eltham VIC 3095 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9431 3022 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.lincnational.org.au/index.html Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Informal Networks LINC (Love in the name of Christ) - YARRA JUNCTION

Address: 2471 Warburton Highway Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Yarra Junction VIC 3797 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5967 2119 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.lincnational.org.au/index.html Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Informal Networks LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA

Address: Bell City/Ground Floor Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: 205 Bell Street Hoist bus: Y N x Number:Preston VIC 3072 Stretcher transport: Y N x Number:

Phone: 1800 620 420 Other 5 sedans in Melbourne Number:Fax: (03) 9863 6958 1 sedan in Geelong, 1 sedan in Ballarat TOTAL: 7 Other Information:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: http://www.leukaemia.org.au/web/ Referral Required: Y N xContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

x Mediumx Low

Informal Networks OPEN DOOR - FRANKSTON St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Address: c/- 60 Davey Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Frankston VIC 3199 Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 9783 3782 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: Wheelchair support Y N xWebsite: Referral Required: Y NContact: Mr John BrennanCharge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow


Leukaemia patients. Services major centres in metropolitan and regional areas. Operates throughout Melbourne and in Geelong and Ballarat. May also be able to assist patients needing transport from rural and regional areas. Patients in wheelchairs must be able to get themselves in and out of vehicle as volunteers are not permitted to do lifting.

Courtesy transport to and from medical outpatient and specialist appointments for patients with leukemia myeloma aplastic anaemia related blood disorders and for their families or carers. Trained volunteers take on the role of personal driver for patients ensuring they have a door-to-door service for their medical appointments. Priority given to: transport disadvantaged; continuing frequent trips after bone marrow transplants; have low blood counts ie, at a high risk of infection; are undergoing active treatment; undergoing supportive therapies, eg, blood transfusions; require admission or day investigations.

Pickup and drop-off only - drivers can't stay with client. Please give at least three days' notice.

Frail and disabled people without other transport options to medical appointments and hospitals, within City of Frankston. appointments and hospitals, within City of Frankston.


Informal Networks SOUTHERN MALLEE TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS PARTNERSHIP *

Address: PO Box 447 Kookdrook VIC 3580 Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: 5453 3389 / 0427 564 170 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.smtcp.com.au/home.html Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Informal Networks * SOUTHERN MALLEE TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS PARTNERSHIP

Address: PO Box 317 Cohuna VIC 3568 Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: Available to: Hoist bus: Y N Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5456 4122 Other Number:Fax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.smtcp.com.au/home.html Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Informal Networks UNITING CARE BALLARAT - AGED & DISABILITY SERVICES - BETHANY

Address: 418 Wendouree Parade Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N x Number: Available to: Wendouree VIC 3350 Hoist bus: Y N x Number:

Stretcher transport: Y N x Number: Other Information:Phone: (03) 5335 3508 Other Number:Fax: (03) 5332 1055 TOTAL: 4Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x NWebsite: www.unitingcareballarat.com.au Referral Required: Y NContact: Jim WatkinsCharge: $5 each way locally. Patient Acuity: High

$9 each way to neighbouring towns. Medium$60 round trip to Melbourne. Low

Informal Networks UPPER MURRAY HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Address: 20 Kiell Street Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: na Available to: Corryong VIC 3707 Hoist bus: Y N Number: na

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: na Other Information:Phone: (02) 6076 3200 Other Number: naFax: (02) 6076 1739 TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.umhcs.vic.gov.au Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: High

MediumLow

Other Information: drivers do not stay with clients while they attend appointments. Volunteers are required to undergo a police check, attend training sessions and an assessment process. Drivers are volunteers NOT carers, and are unable to assist clients with dressing, medical or financial matters. Will transport patients within Ballarat, to neighbouring towns and to Melbourne.

The SMTCP is made up of 11 partner organisations from the Buloke, Gannawarra and Swan Hill municipalities. All members represent their local areas, and provide information, input and advice into the development of transport projects that will best meet the needs of their community.

Financial assistance for people needing to access specialist medical or dental treatment.

Rural Victorians who have a current referral to the nearest medical/dental specialist and have to travel more than 100km (one way) or an average of 500km per week.

Frail aged people or those with disabilities, and their carers, who are unable to afford or access other means of public transport, or need extra assistance. For residents of Ballarat.

The SMTCP is made up of 11 partner organisations from the Buloke, Gannawarra and Swan Hill municipalities. All members represent their local areas, and provide information, input and advice into the development of transport projects that will best meet the needs of their community.

Informal Networks VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK

Address: Shop 6 White Street Mall Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: na Available to: Frankston VIC 3199 Hoist bus: Y N Number: na

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: na Other Information:Phone: 133 254/1800 555 254 Other Number: naFax: TOTAL:Email: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.dva.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx Referral Required: Y NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: na High

na Mediumna Low

Informal Networks VICTORIAN PATIENT TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE SCHEME

Address: Victorian VPTAS Office Vehicles: Clinic Cars: Y N Number: na Available to: PO Box 712 BALLARAT VIC 3350 Hoist bus: Y N Number: na

Stretcher transport: Y N Number: na Other Information:Phone: (03) 5333 6040 / 1300 737 073 Other Number: naFax: TOTAL: naEmail: [email protected] Wheelchair support Y NWebsite: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ruralhealth/vptas/index.htm Referral Required: Y x NContact:Charge: Patient Acuity: x High

x Mediumx Low

VPTAS assists rural Victorians with travel and accomodation costs incurred when travelling long distances for specialist medical/dental treatment.

Veterans and war widows/ers

Victorian residents living in a Dept of Health designated rural region, receiving specialist medical treatment and needing to travel more than 100km on way or an average of 50km per week.

Veterans and war widows/ers who travel for approved medical treatment may be eligible for reimbursement may be eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses.

Documents

NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORT SERVICES … TRANSPORT SERVICES DIRECTORY ... [email protected] Wheelchair support Y x N ... [email protected] Wheelchair support YN