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Health Consumers’ Council has created these position statements to communicate our position on key issues affecting people and communities in WA.

If you have any questions about our position on these issues, please contact us on 9221 3422 or info@hconc.org.au

Patients Assisted Travel Scheme

The provision of travel and transport options and accommodation for health care purposes is a government responsibility. It is the obligation of government, where private services, public transport or community services do not provide a transport solution, to make provision for consumer access to the means to attend medical appointments. The PATS program provides some cost relief for some health consumers outside the metropolitan area; however this subsidy scheme has limited application to the diversity of needs across the state. The PATS program needs to have the capacity to assist:

  • Private patients accessing health care funded by private insurance
  • With the seeking of second opinions
  • The exercise of choice where only one clinician is available
  • With meeting a greater degree of the real cost of travel and accommodation for health care

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    Unit 4, 434 Lord Street
    MOUNT LAWLEY
    Western Australia 6050

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    PO. Box 923
    MOUNT LAWLEY
    WA 6929

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Health Consumers’ Council acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on, specifically the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Health Consumers’ Council recognises the individual and collective expertise of those living with health challenges. We recognise their vital contribution at all levels and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of partnering to achieve better health outcomes for all.

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Health Consumers’ Council acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on, specifically the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Health Consumers’ Council recognises the individual and collective expertise of those living with health challenges. We recognise their vital contribution at all levels and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of partnering to achieve better health outcomes for all.

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