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Patient transport schemes
You may be able to get subsidised transport services if you need to travel to get treatment that is not available in your area. Some schemes include accommodation. You can also talk to the hospital or medical centre you go to, because they may have some advice about where to go for transport help.
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- People with Department of Veterans' Affairs Health Cards may also be able to get help with travel costs through the Repatriation Transport Scheme.
- People with Department of Veterans' Affairs Health Cards may also be able to get help with travel costs through the Repatriation Transport Scheme.
- Australian Capital Territory
My Health My Communication Project
This project seeks to improve communication between health staff and people with intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury and Down Syndrome.
Resources for health professionals managing patients with intellectual disability
The Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) has a collection of resources for health professionals to support the delivery of better health care to people with intellectual disability.
Supporting People with Intellectual Disability to Access Health (SPIDAH Project)
SPIDAH Project aims to improve how primary health care services are delivered to meet the needs of people with an intellectual disability.
Centre for Disability Studies – Complex Care Service
The Complex Care Service is for adults with intellectual disability who have complex health needs and can’t get these met by another service. The service includes nurse led multidisciplinary health assessments, healthcare plans, advice, and referrals. Services are in person or using telehealth.