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Also known as PTSS

Open Until 8PM
Community Transport
The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides assistance to patients and in some cases their carers to enable them to access specialist medical services from which they are isolated. A subsidy is provided to approved patients and carers (escorts) to assist in the cost of travel and accommodation to the nearest specialist medical service that is more than 50 km from the patient's nearest hospital. An application form must be completed and forwarded to the hospital nearest to the patient's place of residence. These hospitals are responsible for all aspects of patient travel, and inquiries regarding the subsidy should be directed to these facilities. Services covered by the scheme must be recommended (i.e. patients have a referral) by a medical practitioner as being necessary for the health of the patient.

Contact Details

Main reception, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 6 Doherty Street BirtinyaQLD 4575
Main reception, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 6 Doherty StreetBirtinyaQLD 4575
07 5470 5957
Monday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.

Eligibility

Referral required. Appointment required. No waiting list.
Please refer to the online brochure or phone for more information

Charges and Fees

Government
No Charges

Accessibility and Special Requirements

  • Tactile ground sensor indicators
  • Accessible building
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible telephone
Not applicable
Translator Interpreting Service (TIS)
Community Transport, Community transport, Community transport assessment, Home and community transport, Escort, Disability friendly transport, Taxi subsidy scheme, Transport access schemes, Hospital appointment transport, Medically authorised ambulance transport scheme, Patient transit
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