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SWEP Communique - Suppliers and Practitioners Update

31 March 2021
Throughout 2020 it was necessary for SWEP to ease the requirements for Proof of Delivery (POD), Certificate of Completion (POC) and Consumer Eligibility Form sign-off.   This was due to the significant challenges for practitioners, suppliers and consumers to meet face to face, whilst various Covid-19 restrictions/lockdowns were in place.

March Blog

16 March 2018
In our latest video Jeni Burton - SWEP Operations Director talks to Iain and his mum Alison about how SWEP has helped them. Iain has been supported by SWEP for over seven years and chatted with Jeni about his experience with the program

Product recall for product correction - Molift Air ceiling hoist

30 August 2016

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a recall notice for Molift Air ceiling hoists distributed between May 2013 and January 2016.

The supplier, Patient Handling, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction. 

AATC 2016

17 March 2016
The Australian Assistive Technology Conference (AATC) is to be held 27-29 July at Jupiter's Casino, Gold Coast QLD.

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

Fuse Replacement Program - Monarch Pride Hybrid 4 Wheel Scooter

28 May 2015
SWEP has been advised of a fuse replacement program that is being undertaken for Monarch Pride Hybrid Scooters manufactured from Jan 2008 through to October 2009.

Field Safety Notice - Oxford Advance Hoists

28 May 2015
SWEP has been advised of a potential fault for Oxford Hoists manufactured prior to July 2010.

Product Recall - Invacare TDX Series and Storm Series Power Wheelchairs

28 May 2015
SWEP has been advised of a recall of the Invacare® TDX® series and Storm Series® power wheelchairs with 20"-24" width configurations with Formula CG Recline seating system 

SWEP Update March 2015 Field Safety Notice - K Care HD Shower Chair

5 May 2015
Field Safety Notice - K Care HD Shower Chair

VMSS Prescriber Communique

17 March 2015
SWEP has been advised that there is a range of Japanese vehicles currently being imported into Australia that have been equipped with disability access features such as wheelchair restraint systems, wheelchair occupant restraints, ramps and hoists.

SWEP Update March 2015

5 March 2015
SWEP understands the importance of purchasing equipment that is safe to use and fit for purpose.

SWEP Prescriber Newsletter Feb 2015

5 February 2015
SWEP Prescriber Newsletter Feb 2015

Supplier Quotation Template

23 January 2015
Attached is an example quotation, a template quotation and an Updated FAQ for Suppliers Quoting and supplying items to SWEP.

2nd Edition SWEP e-news November 2014

5 December 2014
2nd Edition SWEP e-news November 2014 

Prescriber Communique - 30 September 2014

30 September 2014
Prescriber Communique - 30 September 2014 Low Cost/High Volume/Non-Customised Equipment Tender Outcome

Product Safety Recall Alert - Acorn 120 Superglide Straight Stairlift

14 August 2014
Product Safety Recall Alert - Acorn 120 Superglide Straight Stairlift

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