A range of aids and equipment have been developed to cover different needs:
Aids and equipment can be expensive and it can be difficult to work out what will best support the person you care for. You can contact the Carer Line on 1800 242 636 to discuss the best options for your individual situation. There are also a number of programs and organisations that can provide information and help you access the equipment you need.
Contacts
For information and advice on a wide range of assistive technologies.
Contact 1300 885 886 or visit www.ilcnsw.asn.au
Assists eligible residents of NSW who have a life-long or long-term disability to live and participate within their community by providing appropriate equipment, aids and appliances.
Contact EnableNSW on 1800 362 253 or visit www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au
Provides a full range of hearing services for children and young people up to the age of 26 and eligible adults including Pensioner Concession Card holders and Aboriginal people aged over 50.
To find out the contact details of your nearest Australian Hearing centre call 131 797 or TTY (02) 9412 6802 or visit www.hearing.com.au
The CAPS is an Australian Government Scheme that provides a payment to assist eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of their incontinence products.
Contact the National Continence Helpline on 1800 330 066 or visit www.bladderbowel.gov.au
Carers NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, Elders past and present and all Aboriginal people.