Travel support is for the health professional who works and lives in rural and remote Western Australia
Rural Health West will provide travel support for currently practising:
The following travel support will be provided by Rural Health West:
If you are unsure of your eligibility please contact the Outreach Team via email for more information.
Travel allowance by region per person.
Region | Capped Allowance |
Kimberley | $700.00 |
Pilbara | $800.00 |
Goldfields | $500.00 |
Midwest | $500.00 |
Great Southern | $500.00 |
South West | $300.00 |
Wheatbelt | $300.00 |
Please note: The capped travel allowance per delegate represents the maximum amount that Rural Health West will reimburse for delegate travel only. It is not a general flat rate reimbursement amount, and proof of purchase is required.
To qualify for flight travel support, eligible delegates must do one of the following: Book Directly Book your own flights and receive a reimbursement from Rural Health West upon the receipt of proof of purchase and a completed reimbursement claim form. To obtain the form, please contact the Outreach Team via email, and ensure all documentation is submitted by Friday 11 December 2026. Should the cost of the airfare exceed the flat rate travel allowance for your region (as per the table above), you will only be reimbursed the allowance amount listed for your region. Please get in touch with the Events Team for more information. Corporate Traveller Book flights directly through the Corporate Traveller booking system. When registering for the WA Aboriginal Eye Health Forum 2026, you will have the option to provide your contact details so that a profile can be created for you in the Corporate Traveller booking system. Within a few business days, Corporate Traveller will email you a link to access the system and choose your preferred flights. It is the delegate's responsibility to book their own flights.
Should the cost of the airfare exceed the capped travel allowance for your region (as per the table above), Rural Health West will send through a link to make an online payment. Payment must be received by Rural Health West within 14 days from the date of issue and tickets will not be issued until payment is received.
Fees for changes to tickets are not reimbursable by Rural Health West.
Should you wish to travel to or from Perth outside of the specified forum dates, your fare can still be covered (up to the capped travel allowance for your region) on condition no additional expense to the organisation is incurred. |
Eligible delegates who are driving to Perth for the forum can claim reimbursement for their fuel expenses (up to the maximum travel allowance listed above) to and from Perth to their home town. Proof of purchase is required.
A reimbursement claim form will need to be completed and emailed to the Outreach Team at Rural Health West by Friday 11 December 2026. To obtain the form, please contact the Outreach Team via email. Please ensure that original tax invoices are provided when submitting your claim. EFTPOS receipts will not be accepted. |
Rural Health West is unable to reimburse the following items:
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