New South Wales - General equipment schemes and services

Aids and Equipment Program

If you are a NSW resident and have a life-long or long-term disability you may be able to access equipment, aids and appliances from the NSW Government to help you live and participate in everyday activities. Find out more about the Aids and Equipment Program

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA’s) Rehabilitation Appliances Program

If you or someone you care for is a veteran you may be able to access supplies aids and appliances – such as continence products, mobility aids and diabetes supplies – to help manage your health and wellbeing. You must be referred by a GP to access the program. Find out more about DVA’s Rehabilitation Appliances Program

Early intervention services and supports National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

If you have children with a disability you may be able to access early intervention services and supports through the NDIS to help them get a head start on the equipment they need. Find out if your child is eligible to receive early intervention support from the Australian Government

EnableNSW Prosthetic Limb Service

The EnableNSW Prosthetic Limb Service is responsible for funding the provision of artificial limbs to eligible people residing in NSW.

Learn more about the EnableNSW Prosthetic Limb Service

My Aged Care Home Care Packages (HCPs)

If you or someone you care for is older, you may be able to access home modifications (e.g. ramps and rails), as well as goods, equipment and assistive technology as part of a home care package. Find out more about HCPs as part of My Aged Care services and apply online

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The NDIS can help you modify your house and vehicle to make it easier for you to move around and do the things you want to do. Find out how to adapt your home to suit your needs Find out how to get your motor vehicle adapted

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

If you are a senior Australian, you may be able to access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home. Find out more about the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and see if you are eligible and apply for an assessment online

EnableNSW

EnableNSW offers a range of equipment and services to assist with mobility, communication and self-care. Find out more about EnableNSW programs

National Equipment Database for Assistive Technology

You can get augmentative and alternative communication aids to support speech and/or provide other ways of communicating through the National Equipment Database. Find out more about alternative communication aids and speech generating devices

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia has advice about equipment and assistive technology to help if you have spinal cord injuries. You can also access a list of suppliers of mobility equipment. See a list of equipment suppliers and repairers

Local Area Coordinators (LACs)

If you are aged 7 and above, Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan. Find out more about how a Local Area Coordinator may be able to assist you

Continence Aids Payment Scheme

If you are over 5 years’ old and have severe and permanent incontinence you may be able to access an annual payment to help you pay for your continence supplies. See if you can get funding for continence aids through this scheme

Essential Medical Equipment Payment

This payment can help you with energy costs to run medical equipment or medically required heating or cooling in your home. For example, a dialysis machine or an oxygen concentrator. It is paid once a year. Find out more about the Essential Medical Equipment Payment

Multilingual Information Access (MiAccess)

MiAccess is a website that brings together available translated information for people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, their carers and community. Visit Mi-Access for more information