QLD - Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS)
MASS will supply a subsidised amount of continence aids every 6 months, or every 12 months.
Summary Of Eligibility
Be a permanent resident of Queensland
Have a permanent or stable condition or disability
Hold a pensioner concession card, health care card or Queensland Government Seniors Card
You will need to be assessed by a health care professional
For Full Details And How To Apply
Go to MASS website or call 1300 443 570
You can receive MASS funding in addition to CAPS
You can only purchase product which are on the approved MASS scheme
NSW - Enable
The Enable NSW program is for people with chronic health conditions or disability and is designed to assist with mobility, and self-care.
Summary Of Eligibility
Go to NSW Enable eligible indicator
You have moderate to severe incontinence or bladder or bowel dysfunction
Your continence care needs are greater than would be covered by Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) funding.
For Full Details And How To Apply
Go to Enable website or call 1800 362 253
VIC - State Wide Equipment Program (SWEP)
Does not fund disposable pads but does fund washable bed pads and mats see Kylie (add link to kylie website)
Summary Of Eligibility
Be a permanent resident in Victoria or
Hold an Australian Government Visa or
Be an Asylum seeker or
Hold a temporary protection Visa
Have a disability of a permanent nature or are frail aged and living at home
For Full Details And How To Apply
Go to SWEP website or call 1300 747 937
WA - Continence Management and Support Scheme (CMASS)
The Western Australian Continence Management and Support Scheme (CMASS) is a product subsidy scheme. Silver Chain delivers continence management and advice service at clinics through Western Australia. Specialist nurses provide assessment and advice on how to best manage and improve bladder or bowel conditions.
Summary Of Eligibility
Individuals aged 16 years and older who meet CMASS eligibility
A permanent resident of Western Australia, aged 16 years or older
Have a defined chronic or intractable continence condition (lasting for six months or more) assessed by Silver Chain
Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or a Health Care Card
Not in receipt of a Commonwealth Home Care Package (Level 1 to 4) or living in a Commonwealth funded High-level residential care home
Not in receipt of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan
For Full Details And How To Apply
To make an appointment with a specialist continence nurse, contact Silver Chain on 1300 787 055.
Additional information, including CMAS clinic locations, is also available at silverchain.org.au
Independence Australia on behalf of the Department of Communities provide product subsidy of up to $490 per year to assist with meeting the cost of continence products. Eligible individuals may access CMASS and the Commonwealth Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) at the same time.
