Program for Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) - Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS)

About Program for Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) - Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS)

Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) is a NSW Government program for people with disabilities. The role of PADP is to assist eligible residents of NSW who have a permanent or long-term disability to live and participate in their community by providing appropriate equipment, aids and appliances. Adults and children are eligible to apply. nAll applications for assistance should be made on a PADP application form and must be accompanied by:n(1) a prescription from a medical practitioner or authorised prescriber,n(2) details of your Centrelink pension or Health Care Card.nApplications are assessed by the PADP Coordinator.nPeople who received assistance through PADP are required to make a payment of $100 towards the cost of the items they have received.n(Current at 31/03/08)