IPTAAS is a state government assistance program to assist people with the cost of accommodation and travel to attend their child’s medical appointments. 

IPTAAS is for families travelling more than 100 km each way (or more than 200 km each week).

Central Coast Kids in Need provides financial assistance to families of seriously ill children living in the Central Coast who are required to travel to Sydney for treatment and not eligible for IPTAAS.

The Leukaemia Foundation Patient and Family Accommodation Complex is located in Westmead and is available to children who have blood cancer and their families. The foundation also provide a transport service to and from the hospital. Eligibility criteria and exclusions for accessing these services apply.

Families from rural and regional areas who require ongoing treatment may be eligible to access the services of Little Wings and Angel Flight. Both charities coordinate flights for non-emergency medical treatment. 

A referral can be made by any member of your treating team.

There are accommodation options within a short distance from the hospitals. 

If you live more than 100 km from the hospitals and choose to stay in private accommodation with your child, you may be able to make a claim on some of the accommodation costs via the IPTAAS scheme.

If you have private health insurance, some of your accommodation expenses may be reimbursed. Ask your health insurance fund to see if you are eligible.