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October is already here and it brings along with it a touch of warmer weather which is lovely!
There has been quite a lot happening in the background at SWEP and in this blog you can read about the now funded postage of garments supplied through the Lymphoedema Compression Garment Program.

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This month SWEP introduce our Chief Allied Health Officer, Donna Markham. Donna's role at SWEP is to provide leadership for all matters related to professional governance and presciber credentialing. This includes oversight of the SWEP Prescriber Registration and Credentialing Framework.

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In our latest video Brendon Butler - SWEP Procurement and Logistics manager discusses the launch of an exciting new pilot program for Preventative Maintenance.

This month we are explaining SWEP's relationship with the NDIA.
The State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) has been working with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) since the beginning of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2013 and has a great understanding of how the Scheme works.

This month are excited to launch our new SWEP brochure - The State-Wide Equipment Program, Everything you need to know .
The brochure will help explain why you should choose SWEP, the programs we have on offer and the process on how to apply to SWEP

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Last year SWEP launched a revised Home Modification Services for both the Aids and Equipment Programs and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which includes a newly appointed Builders and Tradesperson Panel. This video will guide you through the process.

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Welcome to our March Blog. This month we will
be looking at why an application may be allocated an 'incomplete' status with SWEP.
When this occurs, you will be advised.

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2018

What is SWEP? Our team consists of 70 people and Chemtronics are contracted to SWEP to repair and maintain your assistive equipment, offering a 24/7 emergency service

We are excited to introduce Greg Parker, Project Manager for the new SWEP database. Greg has been working tirelessly with SWEP and our database Developers since April, to launch our new database.

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At SWEP, we're here for you! We aim to enhance independence and safety for people with a disability or who are frail aged (and living independently) by assisting with funding towards the cost of equipment and/or modifications.

In our latest video Jeni Burton - SWEP Operations Director talks to Iain and his mum Alison about how SWEP has helped them. Iain has been supported by SWEP for over seven years and chatted with Jeni about his experience with the program.