In NSW, patients can claim financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs if they have to travel more than 100km one way or 200km within a week for specialised medical treatment that is not available locally.

The new approach to patient transport will see faster and improved coordination for patients requiring non-emergency transport. Working side by side with NSW Ambulance, the new approach will improve patient flow through emergency departments and hospitals, and increase the availability of emergency ambulances for life saving and critical incidents.