Department of Human Services Equipment Program
The South Australian Government provides information about equipment and assistive technology for people with disability. You can find out how to access equipment, home modifications and other supports that help with mobility, communication, safety and everyday living.
Help with home maintenance and repairs
Home Assist Secure (HAS) helps eligible older people and people with disability stay safe and independent at home. The Queensland Government program provides advice, referrals and financial help for minor home repairs, maintenance, security improvements and home modifications.
Mobility aids and equipment
The Territory Equipment Program helps eligible people in the Northern Territory get equipment to support everyday living. The program may provide mobility aids, communication devices, home modifications and other equipment to help people with long-term disability or functional impairment stay independent and take part in daily activities.
Community Care Occupational Therapy
Canberra Health Services provides occupational therapy support to help adults live safely and independently at home in the ACT. The service can assess your needs and recommend equipment, wheelchairs, home modifications and other supports to make daily tasks easier and safer.
DHS Equipment Program
Office for Disability: Housing
The Office for Disability has provided information on housing options in the ACT, types of home modifications, concessions available to you, and links to websites to help you find a home suitable to your needs.
Territory Equipment Program (TEP)
If you are a NT resident with a functional impairment, you may be able to access equipment, aids and appliances from the NT Government to help you live and participate in everyday activities.
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.
Seating Equipment and Technical Service (SEAT)
If you are a NT resident with functional impairment with intermediate to complex seating, wheeled mobility, pressure care and assistive technology needs you may be eligible for SEAT. SEAT is a NT Government service that provides customised pressure care, mobility, and seating equipment. SEAT also provides necessary modifications to prescribed wheelchairs as well as fabrication of customised seating systems and pressure cushions.
Aids and Equipment Program
If eligible, you may be able to access subsidised aids and equipment, home and vehicle modifications to help you live safely and independently in your own home.