Continence Aids may be provided to persons who are incontinent as a result of their disability.
The SWEP will continue to supply continence aids in an ongoing manner after the first episode of supply in compliance with
follow up procedures.
The SWEP will NOT fund disposable continence pants or pads, drip collectors, colostomy appliances or urinals.
Generally a maximum of 12 pairs of re-useable pants / pads per 12 months based on the recommendation of an appropriate
professional / clinician maybe supplied. In exceptional circumstances, supply may be increased.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Program the client must:
have a permanent or long term disability/or are frail aged; and are living independently in the community
and
are a permanent Victorian resident
or they are on a Permanent Protection Visa – resolution of status (RoS) (subclass 851)
or they are an asylum seeker
Please note: the client may not be eligible if:
they live in a commonwealth funded residential aged care facility
they receive aids and equipment through other government funded programs, such as Workcover, Transport Accident Commission (TAC) or the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)
they are able to claim the cost through a private health insurance provider
they are an inpatient of a public or private hospital or
they have been discharged from a public hospital within the past 30 days
Retrospective Payments:
It is important to note that retrospective payments will NOT be provided through the SWEP.
Clients receiving continence products from SWEP may also be eligible for funding from other Department of Human Services
continence programs at the same time. The Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) formerly known as Continence Aids Assistance
Scheme (CAAS) may be able to assist you; to find out if this applys to you, please follow link Continence Aids Payment Scheme
