The National Travel Assistance Scheme helps people financially who are referred by their specialist to see another specialist, and need to travel long distances or travel frequently. 

Under this scheme, you may be eligible to receive assistance towards your travel and accommodation costs.

For more information please visit the Ministry of Health website.

If you have any queries please contact our Patient Travel Coordinator on (06) 348 1245. 
Please note: Office hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm

In 2008, the WDHB commissioned a report regarding WDHB Patient Travel.
Click here to view the WDHB Patient Travel Report & Action Plan