ILC Disability Equipment Grants (DEG)

Service description

The Disability Equipment Grants program (DEG) assist West Australian individuals with permanent disabilities. Grants are available for specific items of equipment for people who would not otherwise be able to afford this equipment.

The Independent Living Centre of WA administers the DEG Program and all enquiries and applications should be directed to them.

Where another government agency has a policy and funding responsibility for equipment, applications for Disability Equipment Grants will not be accepted.

Please note - Disability Equipment Grants are income assessed.

How and where we can help

Equipment supported by the Grants scheme are;

  • Vehicle Modifications:

    (maximum grant $7,500)
    Equipment such as wheelchair hoists, wheelchair / scooter carriers, modified driving controls and specially modified wheelchair accessible vehicles.

  • Assistive Technology for people with a vision impairment

    (maximum grant $5,000)
    Hardware or software that magnifies, produces spoken output or presents information as Braille for other tactile formats.

  • Assistive Technology for people with a communication impairment

    (maximum grant $5,000)
    This covers equipment such as communication devices for personal safety or specialised computer hardware or software.

  • Air Conditioners

    (maximum grant $1,500)
    Air conditioners for one area of respite, for individuals whose disabilities are significantly increased or functionality is decreased because of their inability to regulate their body temperature.

Who we can Help (eligibility)

Grants are provided to West Australian individuals with permanent disabilities who meet eligibility criteria. The program is income assessed. Please refer to the Disability Equipment Grant Information Package for more details.

For more information please contact the project officer for DEG at the Independent Living Centre of WA.

Additional Information

Information Packs

DEG Information Package PDF
DEG Information Package Word

Application Forms

Download DEG Application Form PDF
Download DEG Application Form Word
Download DEG Application Form Type In Version

Contact

Person: The Project Officer
   
Telephone: (08) 9381 0600 Toll Free: 1300 885 886 - Local call
Fax: (08) 9381 0611
Email ilcgrants@ilc.com.au
Open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm WST

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