The State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) provides subsidised funding towards the cost of assistive technology equipment and related products. We support people in Victoria with an eligible disability or ongoing health or ageing related need to live independently.
About SWEP
SWEP is a business unit of Grampians Health Ballarat and is funded by the Department of Health, Victoria.
Our goal is to support eligible Victorians to improve independence in their home, enhance community participation and support families and carers in their role. This is achieved through the provision of a broad range of subsidised assistive technology; home & vehicle modifications; oxygen equipment; continence, lymphoedema compression garments & laryngectomy items/products. Refer to the Programs & Services tab
here for a full list of our services.
Referral to our program is via a suitability qualified and skilled Assistive Technology (AT) Practitioner (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Pedorthist, Respiratory Physician, Continence Nurse, Lymphoedema Practitioner, Speech Pathologist), who is registered to prescribe to our service. Your Practitioner will assess your equipment/product needs and apply for funding on your behalf.
The SWEP team is based in Ballarat, supporting consumers across the State of Victoria. Our admin team receives thorough, ongoing training to ensure they can provide the highest standard of service.
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Team Values
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Innovation
- Respect
- Compassion
Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs)
The goal of our Disability Liaison Office is to support individuals, who identify as having a disability and who are accessing or require assistance to access Grampians Health Services. For more information, please visit our webpage https://www.bhs.org.au/services-and-clinics/disability-liaison-office
Iain's Story
SWEP Operations Director talks to Iain and his Mum, Alison,
about how SWEP has helped them. Iain was supported by SWEP for over seven
years and chatted with Jeni about his experience with the program.
In the Spirit of respect, SWEP respectfully acknowledges the history, culture, diversity, and value of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and pay respect to their elders' past and present, as well as acknowledging the future generations.
