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SWEP Communique - Chemtronics Employment Opportunity

19 March 2019

We are trying to fill a critical role in our SWEP re-issue service at Chemtronics. This role supports OT's and Physio's prescribing complex power and manual wheelchairs.

We are seeking applications from interested practitioners who may wish to consider a 12 month role / secondment (maternity leave replacement).

SWEP Communique - Language & Database Revisions

12 March 2019
SWEP is in the process of adopting new language to ensure our terminology is reflective of contemporary practice. Some of these changes are already in development and others are planned for in our on-line application forms and Practitioner (Prescriber) frameworks.  You will see these changes take place over the coming weeks.  These changes will occur across our website, Practitioner Portal and correspondence from SWEP via emails, letters, communiques etc.

Performance Report Card February 2019

5 March 2019
We have collated the data for February 2019 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

SWEP Practitioner Communique

1 March 2019

Dear SWEP Practitioners

We have recently become aware of the below advice on the NDIA website that may be useful and below is a summary of this.

We have recently identified advice about options for practitioners and participants in relation to both the process for and enquiries about assistive technology and home modifications for NDIS participants. 

AT assessor, (practitioner) reports and quotes should be emailed direct to the relevant regional AT email inbox for Level 1 & 2 AT requests. Regional AT email inboxes addresses can be found here. Please note that SWEP can still manage Level 1 & 2 AT requests for NDIS participants, but this is entirely up to each participant.


SWEP Non-Customised Equipment Tender Outcome - Communique# 2

22 February 2019
As per our previous communique, SWEP is transitioning to our new 'non-customised' contracted equipment. The new items have now been loaded into our database.

We have made some changes to our picklists and catalogues based on feedback we have received, and in the interest of simplifying and streamlining this process for everyone. They are still located in the same place under 'For Prescriber, Picklist & Catalogue' on the website.  You will notice that we now have two picklists - one for contracted items and one for non-contracted items (if you select an item from this picklist you are required to provide a quote from your preferred Supplier). 

SWEP Communique: Product Recall - Convatec Products

15 February 2019
SWEP has been advised of a recall of the below listed Convatec products -

SWEP Non Customised Equipment Tender Outcome

15 February 2019
After a rigorous and robust evaluation process, SWEP is pleased to announce that the Non-Customised Equipment Tender is now complete. This has ensured that the equipment selected has been certified under the relevant Australian Standards, meets the specifications required by our consumer group and has been secured at the best value for money.

LCGP Communique - Intention to waitlist applications

12 February 2019

The State-wide Equipment Program has been administering the Lymphoedema Compression Garment Program since its transition from Mercy Health in 2017.

The program covers 40% to 60% towards the cost of compression garments for eligible consumers diagnosed with Lymphoedema.

In the past SWEP have been able to administer the program with no waitlist, but unfortunately due to the high volume of applications SWEP is receiving, as of January 2019 this will no longer be possible.

Chemtronics Employment Opportunity

11 February 2019
Dear AT Practitioners,

An exciting opportunity is available for an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to work at Chemtronics Direct as part of the SWEP and Chemtronics partnership.

The role is 12 month, part time (30 hours per week) contract based in Thomastown.

Performance Report Card January 2019

5 February 2019
We have collated the data for January 2019 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

SWEP Communique Database - Vehicle Modifications

1 February 2019
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience, as we make changes to the following category. 
From Monday 4th February, 2019, when completing an application the new categories that you will choose are listed below.

Vehicle Modifications Category
  • Vehicle Mods - Driver
  • Vehicle Mods - Other (includes Passenger & Vehicle) 
In application pre-screening the question " Are you a VicRoads assessor" has been removed. 
Changes to Prescriber Credentials have also been modified to reflect the new categories. 

If you have any queries with your credentials for Vehicle modifications please contact sue.vincent@bhs.org.au for further information.

SWEP Communique Database - Vehicle Modifications

25 January 2019
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience as we make changes to the Vehicle Modifications category.  
As a result, you will be unable to select this category in the database from Friday, 25 January at 5pm.

Heat Health Newsletter November 2018

20 December 2018

Please click here for the Heat health newsletter - November 2018. The newsletter provides information about what the Department of Health and Human Services has done and is doing to prepare for 2018-2019 summer, as well as articles from their partners.

SWEP e-News for Consumers

18 December 2018
If you would like to view this news letter please click here

SWEP Communique - Confirmation of Disability

5 December 2018

We have been working very hard on improving our application process for all stakeholders, especially our Consumers and Prescribers.

Both SWEP and the Department of Health and Human Services recognise that the SWEP Prescriber Registration and Credentialing Framework ensures that Prescribing therapists have the skill and expertise required to complete the "Confirmation of Disability" section of the Eligibility form.

SWEP Organisational Restructure

1 November 2018
In order to respond to sector demands and remain as responsive as possible for all our SWEP programs, we have undertaken an internal review of current workload demands and staff allocations. As a result of this review, SWEP has undertaken an organisational restructure.

SWEP Communique - Funding Transition

25 October 2018
We are very excited to announce that we have recently received updated information that relates to the communique released by DHHS on 28th May 2018. This communique relates to the ongoing support of clients transitioning to the NDIS. Since the release of this communique, DHHS and SWEP have continued to discuss how the State can support clients during their transition.

Continence Additional Product Requests

5 October 2018
Good Afternoon Continence Prescribers,
 
Recently some of you may have been advised that SWEP require you to obtain a quote from Independence Australia (IA) when submitting an additional product request.

We have received some feedback regarding the additional time this has taken you to obtain quotes from IA and have been working with our developers to remedy this issue.

SWEP Communique - Announcing SWEP Clinical Advisors and Subject Matter Experts

10 September 2018

The SWEP Clinical Advisory Panels consist of Clinical Advisors and Subject Matter Experts who are recognised leaders in their clinical field and a critical component of the clinical governance for SWEP.

The Clinical Advisors and Subject Matter Experts support the function of the Chief Allied Health Officer, SWEP by providing a panel of expert advice for each category of assistive technology or key components of professional governance

SWEP Communique - Change to Reissue Database Login

29 August 2018

As a Prescriber, you have access to our Reissue equipment via the Reissue database. This allows you to source for your client, refurbished equipment that can be provided within 30 business days. Reissue equipment has no wait time for funding and can help reduce gap amounts for clients.

Independence Australia Closure - 30th August to 5th September 2018

24 August 2018

Independence Australia Closure - 30th August to 5th September 2018

Independence Australia have advised they are updating their systems and will be closed from 4pm Thursday 30th August and will reopen at 8am on Wednesday 5th September 2018.

All orders placed with Independence Australia after 5pm on Tuesday 28th of August will not be processed until they reopen on the 5th of September.


SWEP Communique - New database Adding Supplier Quotes #15

13 August 2018
SWEP would like to thank you for your patience as we transition to the new database.
  • Additional functionality with supplier quotes   -

Performance Report Card June 2018

10 August 2018
We have collated the data for June 2018 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

Performance Report Card July 2018

7 August 2018
We have collated the data for June 2018 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

Performance Report Card May 2018

12 July 2018
We have collated the data for May 2018 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.

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