People with chronic conditions (like diabetes, cancer, heart, lung, kidney or mental health issues) must first check eligibility through their Aboriginal Community‑Controlled Health Service or Primary Health Network, as these programs may already cover their needs

• Registered FWCAC members

• Aboriginal people who have lived in the Native Title area for at least 10 years

• Primary carers of eligible FWC children under 18

• Aboriginal people living elsewhere in SA may apply, but must have their
  Native Title rights confirmed by the FWCAC Board

You will need to apply through your appropriate Native Title Organisation. This may be in Ceduna, Port Augusta or elsewhere.

You will need to fill in the correct paper forms and hand them into the FWCAC building or post them. Details are in the forms.

• AGM Travel Heritage and Culture Support Policy and Application form

• Medical Assistance Policy and Application form

In considering and assessing applications, the FAR WEST COAST ABORIGINAL CORPORATION requires applicants to meet all the mandatory criteria. The applicant is to:

• Show written evidence of your specialist appointment.

• Provide written information regarding other funds being received.

• All efforts must be made to ensure that the location of the appointment is in a location that is the closest and most practical to travel to wherever possible.

• Provide a PATS form with referral from local GP. Section 1 and 3 of this form is to be returned to the FWCAC with your application and section 2 on completion of your appointment to allow FWCAC to claim PATS on behalf of the applicant.

• Fill in an exchange of information authority form.

Additionally, all applications for funding must:

• Be in writing and in the approved application form as provided by the Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation.

• Provide all required attachments as listed above.

• Allow the FWCAC adequate time to process the application.

• Nominate the type of assistance required.

• Identify your contribution toward the costs of the trip, or if PATS has contributed the amount.

• Be submitted to the mailbox or email address on the application form.

• Address the mandatory criteria outlined in the policy.

• Where it is possible to claim PATS back for travel undertaken the applicant must sign and complete a PATS form and return to FWCAC as outlined in this policy’s mandatory criteria

• Member to fill in an “exchange of information authority form”.