Listed here are the item categories and their maximum subsidy
levels for the Continence Program. Please note that conditions
and timeframes do apply for some continence items. For more details, please
see the A&EP Guidelines or contact SWEP.
All continence items subsidised by SWEP must comply with Australian Standards.
Item |
Maximum Subsidy Amount |
Assessment |
Intra vaginal bladder support |
$1,200 Annually |
Registered Nurse (Division 1) |
Peristeen anal irrigation system |
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Anal plug |
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Washable products (inc. bedding, chair pad, floor mat, briefs, pad) |
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Catheters (inc. intermittent, long term, specialised) |
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Drainage system (inc. bags, bottles, tubing, connectors, bag holders, straps, valves) |
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Condom/Sheath |