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Transport and cancer

Transport servies, Travel, Taxi, Parking

Travelling to treatment can be challenging, especially when away from home or for treatment that lasts weeks or months. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to find other ways to travel to the hospital for treatment and appointments. It helps to know your options and where you can get support.

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We've collected our favourite resources for you to read, watch, listen to, download and share to better understand and manage this concern, as well as clinical services if you would prefer to speak to someone about the emotional challenges of cancer treatment. 
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Cancer Hub

CANTEEN & CAMP QUALITY

We recommend this resource because...

Cancer Hub is a one stop shop where specially trained staff identify every family member’s needs and then actively help them access whatever support they need.

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Practical and financial assistance

CANCER COUNCIL

We recommend this resource because...

Cancer council can assist with transport, accommodation and can link patients with organisations that provide financial counselling. Website has separate links and pdfs for each topic and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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Cancer Transport Services

CANCER COUNCIL

We recommend this resource because...

Cancer Council QLD offers a range of transport services, at no cost, to support those with limited options.

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My Aged Care

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

We recommend this resource because...

To be eligible you need to be over 65 years old and need assistance with some of your everyday tasks. This site gives you information on eligibility and types of assistance that can be provided.

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Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme

QLD GOVERNMENT

We recommend this resource because...

The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme provides financial assistance for eligible patients in Queensland to access medical services not available locally. Information about the scheme and eligibility.

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Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance (IPTAAS)

NSW GOVERNMENT

We recommend this resource because...

The is the NSW version of the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme. Provides information about financial assistance for eligible patients to access medical services not available locally.

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Taxi Subsidy Scheme

QLD GOVERNMENT

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The Taxi Subsidy Scheme subsidises taxi travel for people who meet at least 1 of the 6 eligibility criteria. This site gives you information on criteria and how to apply.

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Community Transport

QLD GOVERNMENT

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Community transport is available to help people who have a disability to travel for shopping and medical appointments. This website gives you information on the kind of support and how to apply to access.

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Parking Permits

QLD GOVERNMENT

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This site gives you information on eligibility for a parking permit and how to apply.

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Non-Urgent Ambulance Transport

QLD GOVERNMENT

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This site gives you information on non-emergency ambulance transport for those that need a stretcher or active management or monitoring while travelling.

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Community Support Scheme

QLD GOVERNMENT

We recommend this resource because...

This site provides information and eligibility for support to access community service. It is available to those under 65 years old, or under 50 years old for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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TransitCare

TRANSITCARE

We recommend this resource because...

TransitCare is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of services to seniors, people with disabilities and those who have difficulty getting around.

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STAR Community Services

STAR COMMUNITY SERVICES

We recommend this resource because...

STAR Community Services are a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of aged care services including home care packages and transport to Redlands, Ipswich, Logan, Darling Downs and Gold Coast.

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ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS

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A not-for-profit community led organisation providing health and wellbeing services, including transport support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Brisbane and Logan Regions.

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Family roles and responsibilities
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Finances and cancer
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