Allied health providers call for greater allowances to allow rural patients to receive treatment
Disability support providers want to see action in tonight's budget to attract Allied Health workers to regional areas. Changes to the NDIS last year halved the travel allowance for providers who travel to rural towns to treat patients. Rural reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Family Services Australia Chief Executive David Gunter about his experiences in WA, and what's the sector needs to improve experiences for rural patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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