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Need help with the changes from CAAS to CAPS? We are the CAAS experts and can best help you transition to CAPS, call your healthcare consultant on 1300 134 260.
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Need help with the changes from CAAS to CAPS? We are the CAAS experts and can best help you transition to CAPS, call your healthcare consultant on 1300 134 260.
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-Carmen Riley Intouch CEO


Disability Investment Group’s report, The Way Forward	In early December the Australian Government released the Disability Investment Group’s report commissioned as part of their commitment to set out a 10 year agenda for coordinated, across-government action for Australians with disability. The report, The Way Forward: A new disability policy framework for Australia, is an important contribution to the Australian Government’s National Disability Strategy.	read more
Summer Safety Tips for Older Australians	Australia is one of the hottest and driest continents on earth and is experiencing its third hottest year on record. The Australian Government has issued a timely reminder to aged care service providers to prepare for the expected heat wave and is encouraging all Australians to check on the welfare of their elderly relatives and neighbours.	read more
The Image of Aged Care	Going to the movies, listening to music on an iPod and going shopping are all things most of us take for granted. For many older people they are treasured experiences made possible with the assistance of aged care professionals. Aged and Community Services Australia’s (ACSA) innovative campaign – Can’t do it without you – pays tribute to these remarkable people who provide care and support every day for thousands of elderly Australians.	read more
National Companion Card Scheme	The National Companion Card Scheme brings together state and territory programs that enable eligible people with disabilities to participate in activities and at venues without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their attendant carer. A photo ID card, it identifies the bearer as a person who requires attendant care to participate at most community facilities and events. Cardholders simply present the card at participating organisations when purchasing a ticket or paying an entry fee and they receive a ticket for their companion at no extra charge.	read more
The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme Change	Buying Products After The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme Changes. The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme (CAAS) is managed through Intouch on behalf of the Department of Health and Ageing. On 1 July 2010 the CAAS will be changing to the Continence Aids Payments Scheme (CAPS).	read more
DVA reappoints Intouch for national supply	Department of Veterans’ Affairs reappoints national supplier Intouch to continue exceptional service for DVA RAP clients The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has reappointed Intouch as a dual national supplier of continence aids for the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP). Intouch shares health professionals’ focus on the best possible health outcomes and lifestyle for clients, supporting clients in the community with high quality continence products delivered discreetly and conveniently, directly to their door, for 25 years.	read more
Intouch Direct now delivers Wound Care to your door	Intouch Direct has added a wide range of wound care products to the extensive range of health care and wellness products in stock for delivery direct to your door, Australia wide. Like continence products and aids for independent living, high quality Wound Care Products can be difficult to find in local pharmacies and supermarkets. Intouch Direct Product Manager, Marita Stromsem, said it was important for people to have easy access to the right products to Manage Wounds.	read more

Disability Investment Group’s report, The Way Forward

In early December the Australian Government released the Disability Investment Group’s report commissioned as part of their commitment to set out a 10 year agenda for coordinated, across-government action for Australians with disability.

The report, The Way Forward: A new disability policy framework for Australia, is an important contribution to the Australian Government’s National Disability Strategy.

Summer Safety Tips for Older Australians

Australia is one of the hottest and driest continents on earth and is experiencing its third hottest year on record. The Australian Government has issued a timely reminder to aged care service providers to prepare for the expected heat wave and is encouraging all Australians to check on the welfare of their elderly relatives and neighbours.

The Image of Aged Care

Going to the movies, listening to music on an iPod and going shopping are all things most of us take for granted. For many older people they are treasured experiences made possible with the assistance of aged care professionals.
Aged and Community Services Australia’s (ACSA) innovative campaign – Can’t do it without you – pays tribute to these remarkable people who provide care and support every day for thousands of elderly Australians.

National Companion Card Scheme

The National Companion Card Scheme brings together state and territory programs that enable eligible people with disabilities to participate in activities and at venues without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their attendant carer.

A photo ID card, it identifies the bearer as a person who requires attendant care to participate at most community facilities and events. Cardholders simply present the card at participating organisations when purchasing a ticket or paying an entry fee and they receive a ticket for their companion at no extra charge.

The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme Change

Buying Products After The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme Changes.

The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme (CAAS) is managed through Intouch on behalf of the Department of Health and Ageing. On 1 July 2010 the CAAS will be changing to the Continence Aids Payments Scheme (CAPS).

DVA reappoints Intouch for national supply

Department of Veterans’ Affairs reappoints national supplier Intouch to continue exceptional service for DVA RAP clients

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has reappointed Intouch as a dual national supplier of continence aids for the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).

Intouch shares health professionals’ focus on the best possible health outcomes and lifestyle for clients, supporting clients in the community with high quality continence products delivered discreetly and conveniently, directly to their door, for 25 years.

Intouch Direct now delivers Wound Care to your door

Intouch Direct has added a wide range of wound care products to the extensive range of health care and wellness products in stock for delivery direct to your door, Australia wide.

Like continence products and aids for independent living, high quality Wound Care Products can be difficult to find in local pharmacies and supermarkets. Intouch Direct Product Manager, Marita Stromsem, said it was important for people to have easy access to the right products to Manage Wounds.