Appliances and aids
The Department of Veterans' Affairs provides aids and appliances through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program. The aim of this program is to assists entitled veterans, war widows and widowers, and dependants to be as independent and self-reliant as possible in their own home.
The program provides safe and appropriate equipment according to the specific needs of the entitled person. All Gold Card holders are eligible for Rehabilitation Appliances, while White Card holders may be eligible for appliances relating to their clinical needs. As of July 2007, veterans from allied countries are also eligible for RAP or home modifications relating to accepted disabilities.
To find out more about:
- Eligibility
- How to access the service
- RAP assistance for veterans in aged care
- Delivery, repair, maintenance and collection of rehabilitation appliances
please consult the Factsheet HSV107 Rehabilitation Appliances Program (PDF 105kB)
Information for providers
HIP71 Information about the Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PDF 105kB)
HIP72 Information for providers about the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (PDF 118kB)