The following assistive technology (AT) education sessions are available to EnableNSW eligible prescribers. All sessions are facilitated by EnableNSW Statewide Clinical Advisors in partnership with suppliers and clinical educators.
Face to face sessions are held at the EnableNSW Equipment Centre, Homebush unless otherwise specified.
These modules provide an overview of EnableNSW programs, eligibility and the application process specific to each program. Module 1 provides a general overview, however prescribers are expected to complete further modules relevant to the program area they work in, as a pre-requisite for attendance at prescriber education sessions. This requirement will be included in the e-mail confirming attendance at other AT sessions.
This session focuses on an overview of the types of power conversion options for manual wheelchairs available for independent mobility and attendant control. Participants will have an opportunity to trial manual wheelchairs with power conversion during the practical session.
Participants will learn:
This session focuses on equipment provided through the EnableNSW Equipment Allocation Program (EAP) and available on the NSW Government Contract 217B. A supplier has been invited to provide updated information on products listed in the 217B Contract.
The sessions are suitable for people unfamiliar with EnableNSW or new to footwear prescription.
This session provides an overview and a hands on experience of the standard manual wheelchairs available through the EnableNSW Equipment Allocation Program (EAP). A supplier has been invited to provide up-to–date information on the latest wheelchair models and to lead a discussion around advanced wheelchair set-up.
This session focuses on the range of beds and mattresses available through the EnableNSW Equipment Allocation Program (EAP) and available on the NSW Government Contract 217A. A supplier has been invited to provide updated information on products listed in the 217A Contract.
This session focuses on the range of hoists, slings and other transfer aids available through the EnableNSW Equipment Allocation Program (EAP) and available on the NSW Government Contract 217B. A supplier has been invited to provide updated information on products listed in the 217B Contract.
This session focuses on commonly prescribed powered mobility and will include a practical session. An equipment supplier has been invited to provide up-to-date information on the latest power wheelchair models and compatible seating, and lead a discussion on advanced powered mobility set-up.
This session provides an overview and a hands on experience of the self-care and mobility equipment available through the EnableNSW Equipment Allocation Program (EAP) and from NSW Government Contracts. This session will also include information about how EnableNSW interfaces with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The teleconference sessions will provide an introduction to the updated clinical criteria for Lower Limb Orthoses and Pedorthic Footwear and will describe what has changed in the criteria following the recent review.
This session focuses on the range of beds and mattresses available through the EnableNSW Equipment Allocation Program (EAP) and available on the NSW Government Contract 217A.
Wed 25 Jul 2018 - Wed 5 Dec 2018Wed 25: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AMWed 5: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
For face to face or teleconference sessions
Please email your booking/waiting list request to HSNSW-EAPVisits@health.nsw.gov.au specifying which session you are interested in attending.
For video conference sessions
Please email a completed registration form (below) to . To avoid duplicate registrations from one site, we recommend that you nominate one representative from your site who can register on behalf of all the attending participants.
Please refer to website for details of the training content.
Phone 1800 362 253Email enable@health.nsw.gov.auLink assistive technology (AT) education sessions are available to EnableNSW eligible prescribers
Created 3rd August 2018
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