Transport for Health

Overview

Transport for Health provides free transport to important medical appointments for people who have no other means of getting there. We operate in the Wollongong and Shellharbour areas and work with partner groups in the Shoalhaven.

Transport for Health works with people to find the best transport option for their medical needs.

We provide group transport (small buses) to ISLHD outpatient clinics, group programs and other types of medical appointments. In some instances where there is no other alternative we may be able provide transport to appointments that are out of area.

Who's eligible?

To be eligible for this service you must:

  • Have no other way of getting to your appointment including Community Transport, Transport Subsidised Taxi Scheme, or Isolated Travel and Accommodation Assistance (IPTAAS) for Rural Patients (see details of these options below)
  • Be able to wait for the bus at your kerb
  • Be able to get up into the bus using 3 steps

For people who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment, all buses are wheelchair accessible.