With the recent introduction of our new contracted suppliers to the portal, you would have noticed many changes to how you can select items for your consumer.
Following development of a revised operating model for its administration of Home Modifications, the State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) established a panel of providers, known as the SWEP Builders and Tradespersons Panel. An open Expression of Interest process was undertaken and the Panel commenced operation in October 2017.
At its outset, the SWEP Builders and Tradespersons Panel sought improved reliability, accessibility, safety, capability, accountability, value and consumer outcomes in home modifications and greater protection for home owners. SWEP wishes to acknowledge the enthusiasm, commitment and support the SWEP Builders and Tradespersons Panel have provided to SWEP and our consumers since inception.
Following significant feedback and analysis of the Panel arrangement, SWEP has subsequently undertaken an extensive review of the SWEP Builders & Tradespersons Panel. Factors impacting the Panel have been varied, and both external and internal stakeholder feedback has been considered in this review. Common themes as well as stakeholder specific issues have emerged.
SWEP would like to advise we will be having scheduled outage tonight, Friday 12th April between 8:00 pm - 10:30pm.
If you are logged into the database, you will be logged out. Please ensure you log out prior to 8pm and save anything that you were working on.
If you have any queries you can email swepimt@bhs.org.au
The State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) will close over the Easter/Anzac Day period from 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 18 April until 8.30 a.m. on Monday, 29 April, 2019.
During this closure, telephone messages can be left on our main line by phoning 1300 747 937. A small number of staff will be working throughout the closure to respond to urgent messages, email enquiries and to continue application processing.
In February 2019, SWEP released a communique advising that due to increased demand on the Lymphoedema Compression Garment Program (LCGP) we would need to waitlist applications for funding. At that time we also advised that we would send gap confirmation forms to consumers prior to placing them on the waitlist or raising an order.
A further review of our processes has now been undertaken following extensive feedback received from AT Practitioners. Effective immediately we will no longer be using or sending out gap forms for these applications. Those consumers who have already received a gap form will be notified of this change (along with their Practitioner), with their application transitioning straight to the waitlist.
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).
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 would like to advise we will be having scheduled outage tonight, Thursday 28th February between 8:00 pm - 10:30pm.
If you are logged into the database, you will be logged out. Please ensure you log out prior to 8pm and save anything that you were working on.
If you have any queries you can email swepimt@bhs.org.au
SWEP would like to advise we will be having scheduled outage tonight, Tuesday 19th February between 8:00 pm - 10:30pm.
If you are logged into the database, you will be logged out. Please ensure you log out prior to 8pm and save anything that you were working on.
If you have any queries you can email swepimt@bhs.org.au
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.
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.
