News
Clarification of SWEP Processes Replacement Items and Escalation
17 June 2016
Dear
Prescribers,
Following an internal audit of our processes, SWEP has noted an inconsistency
in the handling of some applications. In order to clarify please note that
where SWEP has previously provided equipment, a replacement will be
provided when clinically indicated or when the item becomes not viable for
repair. The replacement item will be provided as soon as possible after the
receipt of a prescription up to the limits of the program's budget. It is
important in this scenario that prescriptions are not submitted pre-emptively
for replacement on the assumption of a long waiting time.
SWEP Prescriber Communique - Home Modifications
16 June 2016
SWEP Prescriber
Communique
Aids & Equipment
Program - Home Modifications
Changes effective
July 1st 2016
ADVANCED - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
14 June 2016
Workshop Information
This one day workshop is designed
for Occupational Therapists who wish to further their knowledge and skills with
regards to vehicle modifications for people with disabilities. This workshop
will be presented by Tom Eley and Carolyn Unsworth.
Snapshot April 2016
7 June 2016
We have collated the data for April 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Swep Stroller Communique
2 June 2016
Dear Suppliers,
The State-wide Equipment Program has
received independent advice that many Strollers on the Australian market may
not be compliant to mandatory Australian Standards.
Swep Prescribers Communique - Strollers
2 June 2016
Dear Prescribers,
The State-wide Equipment Program has
received independent advice that many Strollers on the Australian market may
not be compliant to mandatory Australian Standards.
Blude Badge Insurance
19 May 2016
SWEP and Blue
Badge Insurance Australia have recently announced the launch of a specialist
insurance product designed specifically for users of funded equipment.
Swep Oxygen Review Process
10 May 2016
SWEP Oxygen Annual Review Process Communique - May 2016
GREEN LEVEL TRAINING FOR NEW GRADUATES
2 May 2016
This
introductory one day workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists and
Physiotherapists who are either new graduates or have less than 2 years
clinical experience. This workshop is highly recommended for all therapists who
are Green SWEP prescribers and have less than 2 years of clinical experience.
This
workshop will cover SWEP's expectations of Green prescribing requirements, how
to navigate the SWEP website, an overview of available assistive technology and
modifications for Green level prescribers, clinical reasoning & decision
making that underpin equipment prescription and how to submit a SWEP
application and write a clinical justification.
This
workshop will be presented by an experienced SWEP Clinical Advisor and either
Professor Carolyn Unsworth or Lindy Johnson. The workshop will be informative,
interactive and practical and will include trial and prescription of equipment
using case studies.
On
completion of this workshop all participants will be registered with SWEP as Green
level prescribers.
New CPD Education Program
2 May 2016
New CPD Education Program in Assistive Technologies for Green, Amber and Red therapists
Swep Website Communique - May 2016
2 May 2016
Dear Prescribers,
As you know SWEP has been developing and
amending our website over the past six months. We have been primarily
focused on updating the Prescription Forms in this time. While we are
confident that we have remedied the vast majority of issues reported we
remain committed to working with prescribers to create a system useful
to both you and SWEP.
State-wide Equipment Program - Continence
1 May 2016
The State-wide
Equipment Program (SWEP) has appointed Independence Australia as the
supplier for the Continence Aids Program, non-disposable and disposable
products commencing 1st May 2016.
BrightSky Australia has
provided great support to our continence program over the last five
years, however is no longer a contracted supplier of continence products
to SWEP.
Snapshot March 2016
20 April 2016
We have collated the data for March 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Expressions of interest for the Victorian Disability Advisory Council
19 April 2016
The Minister for
Housing, Disability and Ageing, the Hon. Martin Foley MP, is pleased to
invite applications from Victorian residents who have a disability or are a
carer of a person with a disability to become members of the Victorian
Disability Advisory Council .
New CPD Education Program for both novice and expert therapists in Assistive Technologies
11 April 2016
Would
you like a refresher or learn new skills related to prescribing and using assistive
technologies with your clients?
CQUniversity's
Melbourne Campus is delighted to announce a new CPD program in assistive
technologies. CQUniversity has partnered with SWEP (State Wide Equipment
Program) to deliver a continuing professional development and competency
assessment program for SWEP allied health prescribers that is also available
for all occupational therapists and physiotherapists who don't prescribe for
SWEP.
Snapshot February 2016
20 March 2016
We have collated the data for February 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
ATSA
17 March 2016
The Assistive Technology
Suppliers Association (ATSA) has asked us to pass on details about their up and
coming expo in Melbourne that will feature
Snapshot January 2016
20 February 2016
We have collated the data for January 2016 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Snapshot December 2015
17 February 2016
We have collated the data for December 2015 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Prescriber Newsletter February 2016
11 February 2016
Prescriber Newsletter February 2016
Snapshot November 2015
5 February 2016
We have collated the data for November 2015 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Snapshot October 2015
4 February 2016
We have collated the data for October 2015 and presented the
achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide
information about each program.
Snapshot September 2015
3 February 2016
We have collated the data for September 2015 and presented the achievements of each program for this month. Every month we will provide information about each program.
Swep Communique Compensable Clients
21 December 2015
