The State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) manages the Electronic Voice Aids and Laryngectomy Consumables Program to assist consumers who require funding to access these items.
The programs are funded by the Department of Health which ensures
crucial funding is available to help Victorian laryngectomy patients access
everyday items they need to assist with speech, breathing and the prevention of
infections.
SWEP have an arrangement with suppliers for locked in pricing that will
be adjusted annually. Quote templates are provided below for you to attach to your application.
Instructions are included on the spreadsheet tab. Please ensure you use the
template from the website each time to ensure you have the most up to date
version with correct pricing.
To populate the quote template all that's
required is
Laryngectomy Consumables Program Eligibility Form
Laryngectomy Consumables Program Picklist
SWEP ATOS Quote Template - Laryngectomy and Voice Aids
SWEP Main Medical Quote Template - Price List
AT Item
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Maximum Subsidy Amount
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Assessment
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Electronic voice aid
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$1,500 per five years
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Speech Pathologist
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Standard voice prosthesis: indwelling
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$450 maximum subsidy per voice prothesis - up to maximum of three per year
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Standard voice prosthesis: non-indwelling
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Specialised voice prosthesis: indwelling
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Specialised voice prosthesis: non-indwelling
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Laryngectomy Consumables
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$5,000 per annum as per recommended quantities |