Contents (last updated March 2009)
Government Aids and Equipment Services/Programs
State/Territory Independent Living Centres
Government Aids and Equipment Services/Programs
VICTORIA
Victorian Aids and Equipment Services (Department of Human Services)
The Aids and Equipment Program provides subsidised aids, equipment and home modifications to eligible
people needing assistance to live safely and independently in their own home. The primary aim is to
safely support people with a long-term disability, their families and carers to reduce reliance on
carers and prevent premature admission into institutional care or high cost services.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Community Aids and Equipment
Program (Western Australia Disability Services Commission)
The Community Aids and Equipment Program (CAEP) funds the purchase of basic and essential aids and
equipment to assist people with disabilities to manage at home. People who are eligible
for services from the Commission, who have a long term disability and who are living in
the community may apply.
TASMANIA
Community Equipment
Scheme (Tasmanian Department of Health & Human Services)
The Community Equipment Scheme (CES) provides a variety of equipment and continence aids and
appliances to eligible clients living in the community.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) (New South Wales Health)
Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) is a NSW Government program for people
with disabilities. The role of PADP is to assist eligible residents of NSW who have a
permanent or long-term disability to live and participate in their community by providing
appropriate equipment, aids and appliances. PADP is administered through a number of Lodgement
Centres throughout NSW. Contact your relevant Area Health Service for details of your nearest
Lodgement Centre.
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
South Eastern Sydney/Illawarra Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
Sydney South West Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
Sydney West Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
Greater Southern Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
Greater Western Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
Hunter New England Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
North Coast Area Health Service (Dept of Health)
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Equipment Scheme (ACT Health)
The ACT Equipment Scheme offers funding to assist people with long term disabilities to
obtain and maintain equipment to live at home in the community.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Independent Living Equipment Program (ILEP) (South Australia
Department of Human Services)
ILEP is a Department of Human Services program for people who have permanent disabilities and are clients
of Options Coordination. It is administered by the Independent Living Centre of SA. The role of
the ILEP is to assist people with disabilities to remain living safely and independently within
their homes and the community by providing them with equipment.
QUEENSLAND
Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) (Queensland Health)
The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) provides eligible Queensland (Australian) residents
with permanent and stabilised conditions or disabilities, access to subsidy funding for
the provision of MASS endorsed aids and equipment.
State/Territory Independent Living Centres
QUEENSLAND
LifeTec Queensland
LifeTec Queensland is a leading provider of information and advice on an
extensive range of assistive technology that can help individuals improve
their quality of life and remain independent.
TASMANIA
Independent Living Centre of Tasmania Inc
The Independent Living Centre (ILC) Tasmania is a non-profit community service
organisation. The Centre provides impartial professional advice on equipment,
building access and design, technology, design, access and resources to people with
disabilities, together with their advocates, carers and service providers.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Independent Living Centre, New South Wales
The independent Living Centre, New South Wales, Australia displays a
comprehensive range of products and equipment to assist with day to day
living activities. You can try out products and equipment and select
those most suitable for your needs, prior to purchase. We can provide
you with supplier details and approximate prices. Items are only
displayed and not sold.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Independent Living Centre, South Australia
The Independent Living Centre in South Australia has a wide range of aids and
equipment on display (not for sale) and also provides a telephone advisory service.
Database of suppliers is searchable online.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Independent Living Centre, Western Australia
The Independent Living Centre of Western Australia (ILC) is a not for profit organisation established in 1978. Since our beginning
we have provided an information service on assistive technology and equipment that expanded in 2000 to include Home and Community services.
VICTORIA
Yooralla Society of Victoria Independent Living Centre
The Independent Living Centre of Victoria provides a wide range of
aids and equipment to enhance the independence and quality of life of
people with a disability. It provides impartial information and professional
advice on daily living equipment. The Centre has a large range of aids for
daily living and adaptive equipment on display.
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