Have your say on ambulance services

Have your say on ambulance services

The WA government has made temporary changes aimed at improving access to emergency ambulance services provided by St John WA for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Western Australia.

There are two main changes being tried out until 30 September 2025:

1) Lowering the age for cheaper emergency ambulance services: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over can now get emergency ambulance services at a lower cost (free for people with a pension concession card, and half price for people without a pension concession card)

2) Free ambulance transport from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) clinics to hospital when medically needed

By answering the questions below, you can have your say to the WA government on what you think about the changes, and whether they should continue beyond 30 September 2025.

Do you work in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS)?*

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Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?*

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How old are you?*

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Do you think these changes will improve access to ambulance services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?*

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Why won't these changes improve access?*

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Please describe why these changes won't improve access*

What are the other barriers to accessing ambulance services apart from cost?*

After hearing about these changes, would you feel more confident in calling an ambulance for help in an emergency?*

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Why won't these changes improve confidence?*

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Please describe why these changes won't improve confidence*

What are other reasons apart from cost that mean people don't feel confident calling an ambulance?*

Should these changes be made permanent?*

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Why?*

Do you want to say anything else about these changes?

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