Equipment aids program

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 also provides necessary modifications to prescribed wheelchairs as well as fabrication of customised seating systems and pressure cushions. Find out more about SEAT. 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.

Find out more about the TEP. 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. The professional groups that make up the NT Health Allied Health workforce include a wide range of professional disciplines, including prosthetics and orthotics. Find out more about Top End Health Services. Find out more about alternative communication aids and speech generating devices. 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. Call us on. The green boxes mean you continue onto the next question, the red boxes may advise you to seek further clarification to see if you are eligible to apply for support from the Aids and Equipment Program. For Consumers. Process : The following steps are a simplified workflow of how adaptive aids are obtained for your loved one by our agency: The need for a specific piece of equipment is identified by a team members, and discussed in a Service Planning Team meeting.

A professional assessment is conducted indicating the need for equipment, how it is to be used, and other relevant information. A previous assessment can be used for this purpose if it includes all necessary information and was completed within the last year.

A Medicaid and Medicare, if applicable denial is obtained. Three bids are obtained, and one is selected with supporting rationale. The item s are ordered and purchased by our agency and delivered expeditiously to your loved one. Our agency is reimbursed by the HCS program. Quick Help.