Aids and Equipment Policy

The Victorian Aids and Equipment Action Alliance is active in policy work in the sector. We are working towards further articulating policy information. A number of position statements and policy platforms are currently under development.

AEAA welcome the release of the following report in June 2009:

A Healthier Future for All Australians - Final Report of the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission. Canberra: Commonwealth Government

AEAA are members of the Victorian Universal Housing Alliance and are signatories to the Victorian Universal Housing Platform.

Policy issues regarding the Victorian Aids & Equipment Program

This program is currently under review by DHS. See reports under the policy section for background information and check the DHS website.

From the Department of Human Services:

• February 2008 DHS Update to AEAA General Members Meeting February 2008 DHS Update to AEAA General Members Meeting
• Department of Human Services Final Report of the Review of the Aids and Equipment Program (KPMG) (file size: 960KB)
• Service Delivery Model Discussion Paper Service Delivery Model Discussion Paper
• Further Aids and Equipment Program Redevelopment Information including public submissions recieved, and the SDM Consultation Summary Report.

From AEAA:

• AEAA 2006 KPMG Report Response AEAA 2006 KPMG Report Response