State and Territory schemes
Australian States and Territories operate a range of continence aids funding schemes. The type of product and the amount available may differ depending on which state you live in.
State and Territory schemes provide a range of equipment to people living in the community who have a permanent or long-term disability. The actual name of the scheme may differ between States, and some State-based schemes may provide disposable products such as pads, while others may not. There may also be a waiting list to access a scheme. However, all clients require clinical assessment by a health professional.
To find out what financial assistance may be available, contact the National Continence Helpline freecall 1800 33 00 66 or the agency administering the scheme in your State or Territory (see table below).
State/territory |
Scheme |
Contact details |
|
Australian Capital Territory
|
(02) 6205 2622 | |
| New South Wales |
ENABLE NSW - Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) |
1800 362 253 |
| Northern Territory |
Darwin (08) 8922 7244 Darwin remote (08) 8922 8317 Katherine (08) 8973 8778 Alice Springs (08) 8951 6744 Nhulunbuy (08) 8987 0400 |
|
| Queensland |
(07) 3136 3665 |
|
| South Australia |
Department for Families & Communities Equipment Program (formerly known as Independent Living Equipment Program) Administered by the Independent Living Centre of SA |
(08) 8266 5260 1300 885 886 (SA/NT callers only) |
| South Australia (cont'd) | Novita Childrens Services Continence Assistance Program | 1800 337 443 |
| Tasmania | 1300 723 143 | |
| Victoria |
Aids and Equipment Program (A&EP) Continence Support Service (CSS) Early Choices Program for children 0 - 5 years All programs administered by Department of Human Services - Disability Services |
1300 650 172 |
| Western Australia |
Continence Management and Advice Service Administered by Silver Chain |
1300 787 055 |
