Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP)

RAP is an Australian Government program, administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, which provides aids and appliances to eligible members of the veteran community to help them maintain their independence as they grow older. RAP is governed by the Treatment Principles, prepared under Section 90 of the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA).

RAP appliances are available to gold and white card holders with a clinically assessed need. Aids and appliances are provided based on a referral from a local medical officer or health professional (e.g. an occupational therapist). There are six basic product groups through which RAP provides a range of appliances, including walking frames, continence products and oxygen. The product groups are:

• Continence
• Mobility and Functional Support (MFS)
• Home Medical Oxygen
• Diabetes
• Personal response systems
• Continuous positive airway pressure.
• Medical Grade Footwear

See Factsheet Providers - RAP - Information for Providers about the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (HIP72) (PDF 118kB)

See also:

• Provider Factsheets and forms
• Schedule and guidelines
• Rehabilitation Appliances Program contracted supplier list 
• Major Home modifications