Mobility and Functional Support (MFS)
The aim of the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP)
The aim of the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) is to achieve and maintain functional independence and/or minimise disability as part of the provision of health care to entitled persons. RAP provides appliances for self-help and rehabilitation purposes, for exclusive personal home use.
The RAP Program via a variety of supply arrangements provides equipment according to assessed clinical need.
The equipment provided through the RAP Program should be:
- appropriate for its purpose;
- safe for the particular entitled person;
- part of the overall management of health care for the entitled person; and
- specifically designed for persons with an illness or disability, and is not widely used by persons without an illness or disability.
The RAP National Schedule of Equipment - November 2011 (the Schedule) (RTF 2.124 MB) outlines which items require approval, the type of assessments required, limits to supply and who may prescribe.
Examples of Items which may be supplied through MFS contractors are:
Factsheets, Forms and Further Information
If Health Providers have any questions they should contact general enquiries on 1300 550 457 (Metro) or 1800 550 457 (Country). Option 1 (for RAP)
Veterans may contact general enquiries on 133 254.