Principals & Objectives
Principals
In line with relevant Human Rights legislation any system involved in the provision and funding of aids and equipment should meet the following principles:
- A fair balance of government and private expenditure: Government investment in aids and equipment should be consistent with levels of need, and should be regularly adjusted to reflect demographic and technological changes.
- Meets individual needs: Access to government funding for aids and equipment should be responsive to individual need and recognising the needs of families and carers, allow for choice and the timely allocation of equipment that is appropriate to the individual.
- Government funding guaranteed against clear eligibility guidelines: Any individual who needs aids and equipment should have security of entitlement if they are eligible, and eligibility criteria should be transparent.
- Allows for life changes: Provision of aids and equipment must be timely and responsive to changes in the life situations, needs and aspirations of individuals, families and carers and reflect improvements in technology.
- Efficient systems: Systems for the provision, maintenance and recycling of equipment should be designed to maximise the efficient use of government resources.
Objectives
- To achieve increased investment in Aids and Equipment programs in Victoria.
- To advocate for greater choice in the provision of aids and equipment, targeted to suit individuals.
- To gather evidence in relation to the provision and use of aids and equipment.
- To increase public awareness of issues relating to the availability and provision of aids and equipment.