Transport
Medical Transport
Australian Red Cross
Service Type: Red Cross offers transport assistance for residents of Mid Murray Council
Cost: Dependant on distance travelled
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Phone: 8100 4603
Email: satransport@redcross.org.au
Wheelchair access: No
Mid Murray Support Services
Service Type: Volunteer driver transport - medical appointments, shopping and social
Cost: Contact MMSS for transport contributions
Hours of Operation: Office open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm for bookings (minimum 3 days notice for transport)
Phone: 8569 2129
Address: 71 Randell Street, Mannum
Wheelchair access: Yes
Who can access(eligibility): Transport disadvantaged passengers needing medical transport (hospital and specialist appointments, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy).
Service Areas: As per Mannum hospital coverage area. Provide transport to other clinics & hospitals.
Other Information:
- Door to door pick up service for Mannum township residents, other residents outside of town need to meet car at the hospital.
- Transport provided by volunteer drivers.
- Note: Service may not always be available.
Mannum Community Hospital Car
Cost: Fees apply
Contact Person: Hospital administration staff
Phone: 8569 0200
Address: Parker Street, Mannum
Wheelchair access: Yes - wheelchairs can be transported in car boot.
Who can access(eligibility): Frail aged people, people with disability and transport disadvantaged living in the southern section of Mid Murray Council (subject to assessment)
Service Areas: Southern section of Mid Murray Council - Bowhill, Cambrai, Caloote, Cowirra, Greenways Landing, Keyneton, Mannum, Nildottie, Palmer, Punyelroo, Sedan, Swan Reach, Tungkillo, Walker Flat, Wongulla & Younghusband.
Other Information:
- All clients assessed for eligibility prior to accessing services
- Medical appointments are always given priority