Government Aids And Equipment Provision
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(2 suppliers)For information contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679
Short Description
EnableNSW (Aids and Equipment Program) and RAPS (Rehabilitation Appliance Programme) are two government sponsored schemes which provide equipment, free of charge or at a subsidised cost, to people with a disabillty who meet the eligibility requirements.
Additional Info
More Details
EnableNSW (Aids and Equipment Program)
* Provides equipment to assist people with a disability to live at home
* Assessments for specific equipment must be carried out by a health professional who sends a report to Enable along with the client's application
RAPS (Rehabilitation Appliance Program)
* The Department of Veteran Affairs operates a Rehabilitation Appliance Programme (RAPS) which provides equipment free of charge and home modifications to eligible veterans or war widows.
* In general, DVA requires assessments for specific equipment or home modifications to be carried out by the preferred health professional.
* The client should initially discuss their needs with the GP who can refer the client to an occupational therapist directly or through DVA. The OT will assess the clinical needs and make recommendations (if appropriate) to DVA
Suppliers
Dept of Veterans Affairs - Commonwealth280 Elizabeth StSurry Hills NSW 2010 Australia Sales: 13 32 54 (helpline) Fax: 02 9213 7978/7453 Contact Person: Michele Toms Email: GeneralEnquiries@dva.gov.au Website: http://www.dva.gov.au |
EnableNSWParramattaNSW 2150 Australia Sales: 1800 362 253 (1800 ENABLE) Fax: 02 8797 6543 Email: enable@health.nsw.gov.au Website: http://www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au |
Disclaimer
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW), operating as Assistive Technology Australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.