Transport and Community Travel
Many people living with cancer require assistance in getting to and from treatment. Our Social Work team are very happy to help with transport options.
There are a whole range of reasons why people may not be able to get to and from their cancer treatment. If you have any questions or need help, our team are always happy to help.
Metro Tasmania provides a Hospital Link service connecting North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital. The route 85 Hospital Link service operates 365 days a year as a limited-stops service, connecting Burnie to Latrobe via Ulverstone and Devonport. It is wheelchair accessible with a trip time of approximately 70 minutes.
There are 4 x return journeys Monday – Friday, and 2x return journeys weekends and public holidays. The return trip is free for patients/visitors. You will receive a token from driver which you can validate at hospital reception to claim free trip home.
For current fees and further information please contact 13 22 01, or view the timetable online
Transport2 treatment (t2t) is a no-cost service for patients who otherwise could not get to cancer treatment. The service is possible due to dedicated volunteers and public donations. Referral from your treatment centre is required for this program - bookings will be made by your team and are essential as places are limited. Vehicles cannot accommodate wheelchairs. Please enquire at the time your treatment is being scheduled. For more information phone 6169 1907 or visit the Cancer Council Tasmania website.
CTST provides non-emergency transport to medical appointments. Charges apply. If you have not used the service before you will need to register by calling 1800 781 033.
If you have already registered you can book through your local office.
Burnie District 6425 3496
Circular Head District 6452 3688
Mersey Meander (East Devonport) 6421 8706
West Coast 6472 3713
Provides transport for people residing in Devonport, Latrobe, Kentish and Central Coast. A wheelchair bus with hoist is available if required. Charges apply. To register you will need to be referred from My Aged Care Ph. 1800 200 422. Or contact Mersey Community Care Ph. 6424 8883.
For bookings phone 1300 557 549.
Charges apply. Please enquire at time of booking.
The Transport Access Scheme provides assistance to people who have a permanent and severe disability. The Scheme incorporates the Australian Disability Parking Permit and the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.
For enquiries ph. 1300 135 513.
Application forms and more information can be found online and at Service Tasmania shops.
PTAS can provide some money back for travel and/or accommodation costs for Tasmanian residents to access specialist medical services.
You will able to claim if you are travelling for treatment and you live more than 50 km (one way) from an oncology treatment centre.
PTAS forms are available from your referring medical specialist or GP, the Northern Cancer Service or through PTAS. Your referring specialist will need to sign a PTAS form as well as the specialist you are seeing. You can submit PTAS forms by mail or in-person to the PTAS office or local PTAS coordinator.
PTAS Burnie office 647 77734
Fax 6434 6998, Switch NWRH 64936000
C/- Parkside Admin, Strahan St BURNIE 7320
Other PTAS coordinators:
Devonport Community Health Centre | (03) 6478 6177 |
West Coast District Hospital | (03) 6495 1550 |
Rosebery Community Health Centre | (03) 6473 1144 |
Smithton District Hospital | (03) 6478 9515 |
King Island Hospital and Health Centre | (03) 6462 9900 |
Transport2 treatment (t2t) is a no-cost service for patients who otherwise could not get to cancer treatment. The service is possible due to dedicated volunteers and public donations. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Vehicles cannot accommodate wheelchairs. Please enquire at the time your treatment is being scheduled. For more information phone transport2 treatment on (03) 6169 1907 or visit the Transport to Treatment website.
CTST provides non-emergency transport to medical appointments. Charges apply. If you have not used the service before you will need to register by calling 1800 781 033 or visit the CTST website
If you have already registered you can book through your local office.
Greater Launceston District
1/268 Invermay Road
MOWBRAY TAS 7248
Phone: (03) 6325 2709
East Coast District
23 Main Street
ST MARYS TAS 7215
Phone: (03) 6372 4415
For bookings phone 1300 557 549. Charges apply. Please enquire at time of booking.
The Transport Access Scheme provides assistance to people who have a permanent and severe disability. The Scheme incorporates the Australian Disability Parking Permit and the Taxi Subsidy Scheme. For enquiries ph. 1300 135 513. Application forms and more information can be found at Service Tasmania shops and on-line at www.transport.tas.gov.au/passenger/concessions
PTAS can provide some money back for travel and/or accommodation costs for Tasmanian residents to access specialist medical services.
You will able to claim if you are travelling for treatment and you live more than 50 km (one way) from an oncology treatment centre.
PTAS forms are available from your referring medical specialist or GP, the Northern Cancer Service or through PTAS. Your referring specialist will need to sign a PTAS form as well as the specialist you are seeing. You can submit PTAS forms by mail or in person to the PTAS office or local PTAS coordinator.
For more information about PTAS
PTAS Launceston
Phone: (03) 6777 6249
Fax: (03) 6777 5238
Call us 1300 667 674