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  1. 10.7 Consideration of specific aids and appliances

10.7 Consideration of specific aids and appliances

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The principles outlined in 10.1 The Principles for the Provision of Alterations, Modifications, Aids & Appliances | CLIK in this library must be utilised when considering requests for any aids and appliances. The principles and processes contained in 10.2 Provision of aids and appliances through RAP | CLIK and 10.3 Provision of aids and appliances through the rehabilitation provisions | CLIK in this library must be utilised for the assessment, approval and ordering of aids and appliances. 

 

The following sub-topics provide specific additional guidance about some of the commonly requested aids and appliances.  

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  • 10.7.1 Provision of mattresses or beds through RAP
  • 10.7.2 Provision of mattresses or beds through the rehabilitation provisions
  • 10.7.3 Requests for chairs
  • 10.7.4 Ergonomic equipment, workplace aids and appliances and workplace assessments
  • 10.7.5 Provision of personal response systems
  • 10.7.6 Provision of home exercise equipment
  • 10.7.7 Provision of Assistance Dogs
  • 10.7.8 Approval process for building alterations
  • 10.7.9 Modifications to vehicles
  • 10.7.10 Medical Grade Footwear
  • 10.7.11 Ride-on mowers and synthetic lawn
  • 10.7.12 Provision of hearing aids

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    • 10.1 The Principles for the Provision of Alterations, Modifications, Aids & Appliances
    • 10.2 Provision of aids and appliances through RAP
    • 10.3 Provision of aids and appliances through the rehabilitation provisions
    • 10.4 Ownership of Alterations, Aids and Appliances
    • 10.5 Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Aids and Appliances
    • 10.7 Consideration of specific aids and appliances
      • 10.7.1 Provision of mattresses or beds through RAP
      • 10.7.2 Provision of mattresses or beds through the rehabilitation provisions
      • 10.7.3 Requests for chairs
      • 10.7.4 Ergonomic equipment, workplace aids and appliances and workplace assessments
      • 10.7.5 Provision of personal response systems
      • 10.7.6 Provision of home exercise equipment
      • 10.7.7 Provision of Assistance Dogs
      • 10.7.8 Approval process for building alterations
      • 10.7.9 Modifications to vehicles
      • 10.7.10 Medical Grade Footwear
      • 10.7.11 Ride-on mowers and synthetic lawn
      • 10.7.12 Provision of hearing aids
    • 10.8 Provision of Alterations, Aids & Appliances and Services for Serving ADF Clients
    • 10.9 Provision of Motor Vehicles or Motor Vehicle Modifications
    • 10.10 Provision of Motor Vehicle Assistance under section 39 of DRCA
    • 10.11 Compensation for purchase of new or second hand motor vehicles for DRCA clients
    • 10.12 The Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme (MVCS)
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  • 15 Goal Attainment Scaling

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