The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme is available to Kiama residents forced to travel for specialist and allied healthcare that’s not available locally. 

Since August 2022 it's 75 dollars a night for accommodation and 40 cents per kilometre if traveling in a private vehicle. The accommodation rates vary depending on whether it's a non for profit accommodation , or a for profit accommodation, including AirBnBs.

To qualify you must be a NSW resident and enrolled with Medicare and not receiving financial assistance from third party insurance or other government services such as veteran affairs. However, full subsidies are also available  with taxi vouchers and even the full cost of economy air fares if approved. 

The travel must be for treatment at least 100 kilometres for one journey or at least 200 kilometres receiving multiple treatment in one week.

To learn more ring 1800 478 227 or search online for IPTAAS or contact the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Health District.