If you are a NSW resident and have a life-long or long-term disability you may be able to access equipment, aids and appliances from the NSW Government to help you live and participate in everyday activities.

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.

If you live in a rural or remote area, you may be able to access subsidies through PATS to go towards the cost of travel and accommodation when you have to travel to see you nearest medical specialist.

The Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS) is a NT government subsidy program that may be able to provide you with financial help for travel and accommodation expenses if you need to travel a long distance to see an approved medical specialist.

If you live in a rural area and need to travel more than 100 kilometres one way (or 70 kilometres each way) for a specialist medical appointment you may be able to get support for travel and accommodation costs incurred through PATS.

If eligible, you may be able to access financial assistance to travel to specialist medical services not available locally.

If you have a mobility issues Travellers Aid may be able to help connect you to accessible places and communities to visit in Victoria. The service includes linking you to accessible public transport.

If you live in a rural area and need to travel more than 100 kilometres one way for a specialist medical appointment you may be able to get support for travel and accommodation costs incurred through VPTAS.