{"id":360,"date":"2020-09-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/stars\/?page_id=360"},"modified":"2021-01-29T15:48:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T05:48:29","slug":"parking-and-transport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/stars\/about-us\/parking-and-transport","title":{"rendered":"Parking and transport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parking and transport<\/h1><\/div>

The main entrance to the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) is located on the Ground Floor, 296 Herston Road, Herston. An information sheet about the parking and transport options is available<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parking<\/h2>\n

STARS Car Park<\/h3>\n

450 paid car parking spaces are located beneath the STARS building and will be available for staff, patients, visitors and families.<\/p>\n

Pick up and drop off zone<\/h3>\n

A two-minute drop-off zone is available at the main entrance of STARS. People exceeding this two-minute limit may be fined. Fines apply for parking illegally.<\/p>\n

For patients requiring companion\/advocate\/support person assistance, short-term designated parking is available at the rear of STARS.<\/p>\n

Volunteers are available to guide patients from the main entrance drop-off zone to their destination within STARS.<\/p>\n

There is no complimentary parking for visitors on the hospital grounds. Parking around the Herston area and the hospital complex is regulated, and nearby streets are controlled. Some metered parking is available on streets near STARS.<\/p>\n

Concessional parking<\/h3>\n

Patients or their primary carer may be eligible for discounted parking where commercial car parking fees apply.<\/p>\n

You may be eligible for car parking concessions under the following criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Extended Stay<\/h4>\n

You have an extended stay requiring treatment as an inpatient (you are staying in hospital for the duration of your treatment) for fourteen (14) consecutive days or longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Financial hardship and special considerations<\/h4>\n

You have financial hardship or special considerations. If you do not fit into one of the above categories, you may be able to apply for special needs. You will be referred to the relevant social worker for the department for assessment and a decision.<\/p>\n

The above information is to be used in conjunction with the\u00a0Metro North Hospital Car Parking \u2013 Patient and Primary Carer Car Parking Concessions Policy<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0RBWH Parking \u2013 Patient and Primary Carer Parking Concessions Procedure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Frequent outpatient<\/h4>\n

You have frequent outpatient (you attend hospital for an appointment and then go home) appointments where you attend hospital two (2) or more times per week for two (2) weeks or longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Applying for Concessional Parking<\/h4>\n

If you meet any of the above criteria, patients and\/or primary carers can submit their completed Concessional Car Parking Application Form to the STARS Trust Office, located on the Ground Floor adjacent to Main Reception. If the application is approved, a STARS concessional car parking approval card will be given to the patient or primary carer.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Disabled parking<\/h3>\n

We have facilities to assist people with disabilities accessing STARS. This includes:<\/p>\n