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Accommodation subsidies for patients, carers and families.

Patient Assisted Travel Schemes

Many patients and carers living in rural or regional areas are eligible for Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS).

PATS is operated by each Australian State and Territory Government. These schemes support patients, their carers and families by subsidising the costs of accommodation near hospitals. They also help to cover the costs of travelling to and from the hospital.

Eligibility criteria for financial assistance varies and links to each scheme are shown below.

Methods vary across regions, however there are generally two ways to book and pay for accommodation.

1. Register with MediStays, search and book your accommodation. We will provide you with a tax invoice to claim your accommodation subsidy.

2. Can MediStays bulk-bill your accommodation? Check below for your State or Territory or link us directly with your local PATS Office. 

Please note, all subsidies are approved by your local State or Territory PATS office. MediStays is unable to approve subsidy applications. If you are experiencing financial distress or concern, please contact a social worker or your hospital for professional support and advice.

Schemes by State

City in Victoria
VIC

VIC patients and carers

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $45/night.

ACT
ACT

ACT patients and carers

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $70/night.

Harbour in New South Wales
NSW

NSW patients and carers

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $75/night.

City in Northern Territory
NT

NT patients and carers

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $60/night.

City in Queensland
QLD

QLD patients and carers

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $70/night.

Floral garden in Western Australia
SA

SA patients and carers

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $44/night.

City in Tasmania
TAS

Tasmanian patients and carers

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $66/night.

City in South Australia
WA

Check your eligibility for accommodation assistance starting at $106.10/night.

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