Mackay Hospital Foundation is on the look-out for Whitsunday residents wanting to volunteer their time as drivers for the Whitsunday Patient Transfer vehicle.
The service has been operational since early 2023 and has been an incredible support for Whitsunday region patients who need to travel to Mackay for appointments and treatment. Currently operating three days each week – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, five wonderful volunteers have been driving the transfer service on these days since its inception and with an increase in volunteers, this vital service has the potential to increase to 5 days per week.
With the capability of transporting eight patients on each trip, the bus departs Cannonvale on the three dedicated days, with collection points at Proserpine and BP Bloomsbury. The patient transfer service is available to patients who have appointments booked through the public health system and require transport to Mackay to meet their medical commitments.
Volunteer Support Officer Jackie Meldrum said, “If you live in the Whitsunday region, with a current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence, and you’re willing to donate your time, I’d love to hear from you”.
Whether we have one patient or a full vehicle of eight patients, the service has been incredibly valuable for people in the Whitsundays.
The Whitsunday Patient Transfer service is an initiative of Mackay Hospital Foundation, and if this is something that interests you, please contact Jackie Meldrum on 4885 7590 (work), 0487 760 029 (mobile) or email Jacqueline.Meldrum@health.qld.gov.au.
The Patient Transfer Service
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