❓ A parliamentary question regarding transport assistance for patients attending Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus, including eligibility and service provision, is answered by the Minister for Health.
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TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE — SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER HOSPITAL AND JOONDALUP HEALTH CAMPUS
(1) What transport assistance is available for a patient requiring ongoing treatment to attend — (a) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; and (b) Joondalup Health Campus? (2) If a patient is required to attend SCGH for ongoing treatment that is not available at JHC, what transport assistance is available? (3) What are the eligibility requirements for accessing transport assistance services? (4) Will the minister table a list of suburbs or a map of the transport assistance boundaries for SCGH and JHC; and, if not, why not? (5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON
(1) What transport assistance is available for a patient requiring ongoing treatment to attend — (a) Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; and (b) Joondalup Health Campus? (2) If a patient is required to attend SCGH for ongoing treatment that is not available at JHC, what transport assistance is available? (3) What are the eligibility requirements for accessing transport assistance services? (4) Will the minister table a list of suburbs or a map of the transport assistance boundaries for SCGH and JHC; and, if not, why not? (5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(b) Joondalup Health Campus?
(3) What are the eligibility requirements for accessing transport assistance services? (4) Will the minister table a list of suburbs or a map of the transport assistance boundaries for SCGH and JHC; and, if not, why not? (5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(4) Will the minister table a list of suburbs or a map of the transport assistance boundaries for SCGH and JHC; and, if not, why not? (5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(b) Joondalup Health Campus?
(3) What are the eligibility requirements for accessing transport assistance services? (4) Will the minister table a list of suburbs or a map of the transport assistance boundaries for SCGH and JHC; and, if not, why not? (5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(4) Will the minister table a list of suburbs or a map of the transport assistance boundaries for SCGH and JHC; and, if not, why not? (5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(5) Are the transport assistance services to SCGH and JHC provided by the state government or volunteers? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(1) (a) A limited patient transport service is available for eligible patients. See answer (3) for eligibility criteria. The service provides transport from the eligible person’s place of residence to the clinic or doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital between the hours of 7.00 am and 3.00 pm on any usual business day; that is, excluding weekends and public holidays. (b) A limited range of physical transport assistance is available for patients. The aim of providing treatment at the Joondalup Health Campus and other general non–tertiary hospital sites is that services are closer to home. Transport assistance is provided by way of free parking at Joondalup Health Campus for some patients who require ongoing treatment such as renal dialysis and chemotherapy. Also, social workers at Joondalup Health Campus can provide information and assistance on an individual level to assist patients in understanding and navigating the eligibility requirements regarding various options available to them. (2) See (1)(a) and (5). (3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
(3) Eligibility criteria for assistance includes that the patient is referred by a medical provider at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital; has a condition that prevents the patient from accessing public transport; has ongoing appointments—at a minimum, monthly; is a holder of a Health Care Card; does not hold a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card and does not qualify for other community-funded transport; does not have any family or friends able to assist with the person’s transport; and is not covered by workers’ compensation or motor vehicle insurance. Reassessment for continued eligibility may occur. Also see answer (5) for services broader than Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. See answers (1)(b) and (5) for services broader than Joondalup Health Campus. (4) Transport assistance is provided by a range of services—see the answer to (5)—which may have differing boundaries and which may be assessed by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus patients depending on eligibility. Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has a list of suburbs relating to its patient transport catchment area. I table the attached information. [See paper 4028.] (5) Volunteer and state and commonwealth government–funded organisations provide or arrange transport for eligible persons—for example, the Leukaemia Foundation for leukaemia patients; home and community care–funded organisations such as People Who Care; the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for eligible veteran patients; the Cancer Council, including assistance for travel costs and support coordinators; and the taxi users’ subsidy scheme. The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital patient transport service is staffed by volunteers and staff.
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