National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Are you a confirmed NDIS participant with an active plan in place?

• Yes
• No

Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF)

Do you live in a RACF (including Nursing Home or Hostel)? This may include short-term respite

• Yes
• No

Outcome

You are eligible to apply for the following EnableNSW programs:

• Prosthetic Limb Service (PLS)
• Equipment Allocation Program for a power wheelchair (PWC) if you use it on your own

Next steps:

1. Let your health professional know that you can apply to EnableNSW.
2. Send a completed EnableNSW application form (MS Word) with any relevant documents, so we can assess your eligibility correctly.

Residency status

Please select from the following options:

• You are an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident living in NSW
• You hold a Permanent Humanitarian Visa living in NSW
• You are seeking asylum in Australia
• You are on a Temporary Visa and living in NSW

Accomodation

Please select from the following options:

• You live in your own home (rent, own or Housing NSW)
• You live in a group home/residential facility operated by NGO
• You are currently in hospital and due to be discharged to your own home/group home
• You are currently in hospital with no discharge date or destination

Outcome

You are not eligible for EnableNSW programs, but may be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Assistance from other programs

Please select from the following options:

• No Assistance - You currently do not recieve any assistance from any Government funded programs AND you have not received compensation relating to your disability / condition
• Community Home Support Program (CHSP) - You are receiving assistance through a CHSP (formerly known as a HACC)
• Continuity of Support Program (COS) - You are receiving assistance through a COS (previously Attendant Care Program/High Needs Pool), ADHC individualised Funding Package or AIDAS)
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - You have been assessed as eligible but no plan in place
• Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) - You are eligible to receive assistance through DVA
• Dust Diseases Board *may be known as ICare - You are receiving assistance through this scheme for an asbestos related health condition
• Transitional Aged Care Package (TACP) - You are receiving assistance through a package or service
• Compensation - You have received copmpensation relating to your disability / condition. This can include *LTCSA, *Work Cover or *Third Party Insurance * May be known as ICare
• Australian Government Home Care Package (HCP level 1-4) - You are on the national queue OR you have accepted a package or interim package and waiting for a higher package OR you have accepted a package

Outcome

Please assess your eligibility for EnableNSW once your discharge plan (including accomodation and other services) are confirmed.

Outcome

You are eligible to apply for the following EnableNSW Programs:

• Aids & Equipment Program (AEP)
• Home Respiratory Program (HRP)
• Prosthetic Limb Service (PLS)

Next steps:

1. Let your health professional know that you can apply to EnableNSW.
2. Send a completed EnableNSW application form (MS Word) with any relevant documents, so we can assess your eligibility correctly.

Outcome

You are required to check your level of assistance with DVA before applying for EnableNSW programs.

Outcome

You are eligible to apply for the following EnableNSW programs:

• Aids & Equipment Program (AEP)
• Prosthetic Limb Service (PLS)

Next steps:

1. Let your health professional know that you can apply to EnableNSW.
2. Send a completed EnableNSW application form (MS Word) with any relevant documents, so we can assess your eligibility correctly.

Outcome

You are eligible to apply for the following EnableNSW programs:

• Prosthetic Limb Service (PLS)

You may be eligible for other programs when your discharge plan (including assistance) is confirmed.

Outcome

You are eligible to apply for the following EnableNSW programs:

• Home Respiratory Program (HRP)
• Aids and Equipment Program for Compression garments

Next steps:

1. Let your health professional know that you can apply to EnableNSW.
2. Send a completed EnableNSW application form (MS Word) with any relevant documents, so we can assess your eligibility correctly.

Outcome

You are eligible to apply for the following EnableNSW programs:

• Prosthetic Limb Service (PLS)

Next steps:

1. Let your health professional know that you can apply to EnableNSW.
2. Send a completed EnableNSW application form (MS Word) with any relevant documents, so we can assess your eligibility correctly.

Any other request may be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Exceptional Circumstances

In exceptional circumstances discretion may be exercised by the Manager, EnableNSW to approve a request where:

• the person is not eligible for EnableNSW
• there is a lengthy delay in funding
• there is demonstrable health impact
• other funding sources have been exhausted
• the request meets the EnableNSW clinical criteria

For more information, visit the exceptional circumstances page.

Outcome

You do not meet the eligibility requirements for EnableNSW.

Outcome

You are eligible to apply for EnableNSW programs and services if:

• compensation was awarded for a different disability / condition
• in cases of demonstrable financial hardship

To discuss your requirements contact us.