Eligibility indicator

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Are you under 65 and eligible for the NDIS?

• 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. Submit your form to us using the EnableNSW online application with any relevant documents, so we can assess your eligibility correctly.

Residency status

Do you live in NSW or Lord Howe Island?

• Yes
• No

Medicare status

Are you enrolled in Medicare? (green and blue card holders only)

• Yes
• No

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 a NSW public hospital and due to be discharged to your own home/group home
• You are currently in a NSW public hospital with no discharge date or destination
• You are currently an inpatient in a private hospital

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 receive 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)
• 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
• Compensation - You have received compensation 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 have had an ACAT assessment and are on the National Queue waiting on a home care package OR you have had an ACAT assessment and are on the National Queue, however you are not actively seeking services at this time (this means you have removed yourself from the National Queue) OR you are receiving a Home Care Package or have accepted an interim package, while waiting on a higher level package?

Outcome

Please assess your eligibility for EnableNSW once your discharge plan (including accommodation 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. Submit your form to us using the EnableNSW online application 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 and services.

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. Submit your form to us using the EnableNSW online application 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. Submit your form to us using the EnableNSW online application 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. Submit your form to us using the EnableNSW online application with any relevant documents, so we can assess your eligibility correctly.

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. Please speak to your health professional who may be able to help you find other pathways for accessing support.

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.

Outcome

While you are inpatient in a private hospital you are not eligible for assistance through EnableNSW. Please assess your eligibility once you have been discharged to your own home/group home within the community.