I
have a sick child - what should I do?
Various
options and avenues of support are available to families with
sick,
physically and/or mentally challenged children. |
| PROCEDURE |
We
need a referral letter ...
This
may be written by yourself, your Doctor, social worker,
family member or friend.
The
referral needs to set out your child's problem and what
assistance you require.
Your
registration with Convoy For Kids Goulburn Inc.
may also be made online - click here.
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| The
NSW Isolated Patients' Travel and Accommodation Scheme (IPTAAS) |
You
may need to register with IPTAAS who pays
the bulk of travel and accommodation expenses (Convoy for
Kids Goulburn Inc. pays the balance).
Download
the IPTAAS Brochure
and the Form
If
you require assistance filling out the forms please let us
know |
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| Provision
of Aids for Disabled People (P.A.D.P.) |
PADP
provides equipment either on loan, if available, or by purchasing
the necessary item required - if Government funds are available.
Physiotherapists/Occupational
therapists involved with the child will fill out all required
forms and assess the urgency of the application. |
Click
here
for P.A.D.P. forms |
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Both
IPTAAS and PADP
are located within
St John of God Hospital, Bourke Street, Goulburn
Phone 02 4823 7800 |
| Anglicare
Welfare Agency |
This
Agency is another option for assistance, especially with equipment.
Located
at : 378 Argyle Street, Moss Vale
Phone : (02)
4868 1780 for
guidelines and forms. |
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| For
more information |
CONVOY
FOR KIDS GOULBURN INC
Telephone 1300 663 669
Email : info@c4k.goulburn.net.au |
