“The relief is palpable”: grassroots cancer support network applauds IPTAAS changes
Rebates to ease NSW rural patients’ burden
More than $140 million in NSW budget for regions to help with travel for medical care
The state government is set to almost double the rebates for people in regional areas who need to travel for medical treatment.
Rural and remote patients forced to skip vital medical treatments because they couldn’t afford to travel will be thrown a lifeline in the NSW Budget this week.
Can Assist executive director Emma Phillips and president Vicki Meyer with Member for Wagga Wagga Joe McGirr at the Livestock, Bulk & Rural Carriers Association conference.
The federal government promised $63 million during the 2019 election campaign for radiotherapy centres in 13 locations across regional Australia, described at the time as “a significant win for local cancer patients”. But many of the projects have not progressed.
