Transport for Health Access


The challenge of travel in rural NSW

We heard from the Wee Waa community that the need to travel to access health services can be a challenge.

Travel and transport often become barriers to accessing health services in rural areas like Wee Waa. Residents may need to travel long distances to access some health services. For those without a car, other transport options may not be available or affordable. This can make it difficult to coordinate healthcare appointments. Our survey revealed that many Wee Waa residents rely on friends or family to drive them to appointments, and some people reported missing appointments or going without medical care as a result.