SWEP would like to advise we will be having scheduled outage on, Friday 12th July 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
We have been working with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to support Victorian participants since 2013.
SWEP has recently extended the contract with Independence Australia for continence products for a further 12 months. We have updated our database to reflect the most up-to-date contract items available. As part of the up-date we have removed all non-contracted, inactive and discontinued items from the database.
We have also revamped the non-contracted items picklist codes. If you require an item that is not contracted you will need to select the relevant code from the non-contracted items picklist codes and provide a quote from the supplier of your choice. This will apply to all applications and phone orders.
SWEP has recently updated our Quotable Picklist items. This has meant a change in some Picklist codes and descriptions and an overall reduction in the number of options.
These Picklist codes will need to be selected for non-contracted or priced items. Any application that you have in draft (prior to submission to SWEP), has had the old quotable picklist number removed. We apologise that this has recently caused some issues, resulting in an inability to submit the application even though you have selected a new picklist item. This should now be rectified, however if you do experience any further issues please contact our SWEP IM&T Team on PH 1300 747 937 Option 5.
After many months of deliberation and quite an extensive tender and procurement process, SWEP would like to announce that Supagas has been contracted to supply oxygen for our Domiciliary Oxygen Program from July 1, 2019.
Our transition planning is based around minimal interruption for consumers and we are working with our suppliers to ensure that the new equipment is installed, and consumers are confident about using it, prior to removal of the Air Liquide Healthcare oxygen equipment. Please rest assured, there will be no changes to the 'package' of oxygen equipment that consumers are currently using.
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
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).
