What is Ostomy NSW Ltd (ONL)?
ONL is a not-for-profit association operated for the benefit of members and relying on the support of members, friends, and volunteers. ONL’s primary function is to distribute supplies to members, who are ostomates. These supplies are generally those approved under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). ONL is a company limited by guarantee, owned by its members and was established in 1958. ONL is a registered charity and donations (over $2.00) are tax deductible. What is an ostomate? An ostomate is anyone who has a permanent or temporary stoma. A stoma is an artificial opening in the body created by surgery to act as an exit for body waste. The most common stoma is for the large bowel (colon) or small bowel (ileum) or the urinary tract. Why am I a member of ONL? The PBS requires that anyone receiving approved supplies under the Scheme be a member of an association such as ONL. This ensures that ostomates receive their supplies in accordance with the Scheme in an efficient and cost
