Where can I get financial assistance for continence management equipment?
The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme (CAAS) is a program that assists eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet the cost of continence products. CAAS is administered on behalf of the Australian Government by Intouch, the commercial arm of the Spinal Injuries Association Incorporated. CAAS clients receive a subsidy of up to $470 per year on continence products ordered through Intouch. Currently, applicants for CAAS must be between 16 and 64 years of age, with a neurological cause for their incontinence. From 1 July 2007, eligibility will be expanded to include people aged five to 15 years and 65 and over. In addition, people who hold a Pensioner Concession Card and who have a non-neurological cause for their incontinence, such as autism, cancer, prostate disease or dementia will also be able to access CAAS from 1 July 2007. There are some schemes provided by the Australian and State/Territory Governments to assist eligible people with the cost of products and a
