Country Ambulance Cover

In country Western Australia, St John Country Ambulance Cover is administered by the local St John Ambulance Sub Centres.

The cost of your ambulance trip is covered if you have comprehensive Country Ambulance Cover. This includes as many emergency or necessary non-emergency transports you, or one of your family members, require. 

Within WA, St John Country Ambulance Cover will protect you for St John Ambulance transport 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The subscription coverage is restricted to ambulance transport provided by St John in Western Australia and ambulance services in other States who have a reciprocal arrangement with St John Ambulance Western Australia.

The Benefit fund pricing arrangement is available to all residents living in regional Western Australia. For the terms and conditions of this service, or to purchase a benefit fund card via credit card, please contact our team on (08) 9334 1284. 

Memberships

Single Membership – One person per membership.

Family Membership – Includes up to two adults and any children, under 18 years old, that are under the care of the card holders.

Pricing - Country Volunteer Sub Centres

Pricing - Career Country Sub Centres

Career Country Sub Centres include  Albany, Australind, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Dawesville, Geraldton, Hedland, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Merredin, Narrogin, Newman, Norseman, Northam, Pinjarra.

Supporting local first aid services

By taking out St John Country Ambulance Cover, you also assist the delivery of first aid services in your local area including:

• Regular community first aid courses
• Ready access to first aid kits and supplies
• First aid posts at local fairs, sports and events

Country Ambulance Cover is a small price to pay for the invaluable community services you’ll be supporting.

DID YOU KNOW...
One in five West Australian ambulance users requires transport outside the metropolitan area every year.

Terms and Conditions

1. The subscription covers ambulance transport to patients in the following categories:
   • Emergency: People who are seriously ill or severely injured due to accident or illness. NO AUTHORISATION IS NECESSARY.
   • Non-emergency: People who need medical/surgical/convalescent stretcher transport. Elective: People needing the care or skills of an ambulance officer in transit and for whom no other form of transport is medically appropriate. AUTHORISATION NECESSARY BY A DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL.
2. Country Ambulance Cover is designed to safeguard the family unit and the individual. Family Membership covers your spouse and all dependent children until they turn 18.
3. Membership is not transferable or refundable.
4. Members must permanently reside in a country region to be eligible for Country Ambulance Cover Membership.
5. This service reserves the right to claim fees under 3rd Party Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, or any other Statutory Authority.
6. Renewal notices are posted out approximately one month prior to expiry date. The responsibility rests with the Member to ensure that the address details are correct and the contribution is paid by the due date.
7. This service reserves the right to cancel membership, or refuse yearly renewal of membership if the subscriber is found to be abusing the fund by misuse or unauthorised transport.
8. The subscription coverage is restricted to ambulance transport provided by St John Ambulance in Western Australia and ambulance services in other States who have a reciprocal arrangement in place with St John Ambulance Western Australia Ltd.
9. Qualifying period 7 days from receipt of application.
10. A MEMBER IS DEEMED UNFINANCIAL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EXPIRY DATE.

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For enquiries or to access information please contact our Privacy Officer by calling 08 9334 1222.