• Reducing waiting times
• Creating fair access to equipment across the state, including regional areas
• Providing improved efficiency and integration of NSW Health's support services
• Increasing levels of customer service
• Providing increased support to clinical prescribers 

EnableNSW Services

EnableNSW can provide equipment and attendant care to assist eligible NSW residents with long-term or permanent disabilities.

EnableNSW is responsible for managing NSW Health disability support programs including:

• Aids and Equipment Program (formerly known as PADP)
  • Specialised Equipment Essential for Discharge (SEED)
  • Young People in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC)
• Prosthetic Limb Service (aka ALS)
• Home Respiratory Program (HRP)

The EnableNSW Aids and Equipment Program

EnableNSW provides support for clients requiring aids for continence issues through The Aids and Equipment Program.

The Aids and Equipment Program 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. 

EnableNSW policy requires eligible consumers seeking financial aid for continence products to use up their CAPS allocation each year before they are permitted to access assistance through EnableNSW. 

• Be a permanent resident of NSW
• Have a permanent or long-term disability (lasting more than 12 months)
• Require technological assistance for a condition that has stabilised
• Require the technological assistance to remain active in the community
• Is not entitled to compensation or damages
• Is not eligible to receive the required assistive technology through other government programs.

Applying for Assistance

To receive assistance from EnableNSW an appropriate application form must be submitted and approved.

An application form may be completed by the individual or their formal representative.

Applications can be submitted either online by following the Apply Now link and registering/logging in.

OR

By printing the EnableNSW Consumer Application Form and mailing to:

EnableNSW,

Locked Bag 5270,

Parramatta NSW 2124.

People with a disability interested in seeking further information about the program should discuss their query with a health care provider, or contact EnableNSW’s call centre on 1800 ENABLE (1800 362 253) or visit their website http://www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au/

• EnableNSW – Continence Assistance
• EnableNSW – Available Services
• Aids and Equipment Program Fact Sheet
• Continence Prescription and Provision Guidelines