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Aids and Equipment Program (AEP)

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What is the Aids and Equipment Program?

The Aids and Equipment Program, Electronic Communication Devices Scheme subsidises the purchase of electronic communication devices for people with complex communication needs.

Eligibility

To be eligible for The Aids and Equipment Program, Electronic Communication Devices Scheme the person must:

  • be a resident of Victoria and hold a Medicare Card
  • have a permanent disability and complex communication needs
  • have been assessed by a speech pathologist as requiring an electronic communication device
  • not be receiving funding through other Government funded schemes such as the Transport Accident Commission or other authorities

Important Announcement RE: Increase In Ceiling For Preschool Funding Applications.

The Department of Human Services has announced that extra funding will be provided to the VAEP ECD Scheme to increase the ceiling for preschoolers for electronic communication device applications from $4,500.00 to $7,000.00.

Provision of Unlocked Communication Devices & Communication Software

Please download and read the policy for Provision of Unlocked Communication Devices & Communication Software Policy.

Referral and application

The application is a four-part process:

  1. An assessment of the applicant’s communication needs must first be undertaken by a speech pathologist. This assessment can be provided by a qualified local speech pathologist in the community or school or through Yooralla's ComTEC service.
  2. The speech pathologist’s report must provide a recommendation for a specific electronic communication device including any necessary accessories such as switches. View a Sample of a speech pathologist's Report.For occupational therapy reports for mounting or communication device access, please refer to Sample occupational therapy report.
  3. Download and read the Aids and Equipment Information Package [PDF 146 KB].
    The Aids and Equipment Information Package and Application Form [PDF 80 KB] must be completed and signed by the doctor to confirm diagnosis.
  4. The completed Application Form and speech pathologist’s/occupational therapist's report should be sent to:
    A&EP - Electronic Communication Devices Scheme Office
    Yooralla
    PO Box 1101
    Altona Gate Victoria 3025.

Application Checklist

Download Application Checklist

Fees

There are no fees charged to utilise this service.

Below are some useful links:
SWEP (Statewide Equipment program): http://swep.bhs.org.au

ECD Scheme Suppliers
Spectronics: http://www.spectronicsinoz.com
Zyteq: http://www.zyteq.com.au
Liberator: http://liberator.net.au
Technical Solutions: http://www.tecsol.com.au
Technability: http://www.technability.com.au
Novitatech: http://www.novitatech.org.au

Contact AEP

If you would like more information on Yooralla's Aids and Equipment Program please contact:

VAEP - ECD Scheme
c/- Yooralla 705 Geelong Road
Brooklyn Victoria 3025
P.O. Box 1101
Altona Gate Victoria 3025
Tel: (03) 9362 6154
Fax: (03) 9314 9759
Email: a&ep@yooralla.com.au