Disability Equipment Grants (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 following equipment is supported by the grants scheme:

• 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)
Equipment such as communication devices for personal safety or specialised computer hardware or software.

• Air Conditioners: (maximum grant $1,500)
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.

Please note that this program does not provide grants for wheelchairs or scooters.

The grant is income assessed and depending on your income level you may be required to contribute a minimum of 10% towards the total equipment cost.

More information can be found in the ILC Disability Equipment Grant Information Package.

ILC Disability Equipment Grant Information Package

ILC Disability Equipment Grant Application Form

Safety and Security Rebate Scheme

If you hold a WA Seniors Card you may be eligible for a rebate of up to $200 per household towards installing or buying home security devices. A further $200 per household is available for the purchase and installation of electrical and fire safety items.

Home security items included in the scheme are: door screens, alarms, window screens, deadlocks and security lights.

Electrical and fire safety items included in the scheme are: residual current devices (RCD), mains wired smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and fire blankets.

The Safety and Security Rebate commenced on 1 July 2009 with final applications to be submitted by 31 March 2012. No retrospective payments will be made for security, fire and electrical safety items purchased and installed prior to 1 July 2009. If you have already purchased and installed items since 1 July 2009 and have not already received the rebate you may be eligible to apply.

More information can be found in the Safety and Security Rebate Claim Form.

Safety and Security Rebate Claim Form

Major Sponsor

Putting the fun into fundraising

Care Options held its Inaugural Golf Day on Wednesday 5 October 2011 to help raise funds towards the building of a new day centre.  Our major sponsor for the Golf day was Rockingham Hyundai and Suzuki who are part of Australia’s largest motoring group, AHG. Rockingham Hyundai have been working with Care Options for 2 years, and we gratefully acknowledge their support and contribution.  The event was held at Secret Harbour Golf Links and we benefitted from glorious weather on the day, which helped to make it a thoroughly enjoyable day for all concerned.

Thirteen teams took part in the Ambrose format event and enjoyed 18 holes on the superbly designed and landscaped course, followed by a three course meal, raffle, auction and prize giving ceremony.

The generous support of our sponsors and participants helped us to raise over $7,600 that will go towards the cost of building a new day centre that will enable us to provide services that give the best possible outcomes for our clients, staff and volunteers.

The lucky winners of the Inaugural Golf Day were the Hawke Roberts Accountants team – congratulations to them and hopefully they will be back next year to defend their title!

First Place	Second Place	Third Place

Sponsors and Supporters
Essendon FC	Geelong Cats	Hawthorn FC
Melbourne FC	Sydney Swans	Perth Tango Club
West Coast Eagles	Western Force	People Who Care
City Farmers Rockingham	NEO Hair	S & K Embroidery
Accessible Transit Specialists	Mrs D Watson-Raston	Mr C Raston
Mercedes

“Over 20 of our regular day centre clients are looking forward to a morning tea at the Mandurah Arts Centre, followed by a river cruise along the Mandurah Estuary,” says Linda Simpson, Coordinator at Lakelands Day Centre, which is run by Rockingham-based not-for-profit aged and community care organisation Care Options.

“The seniors involved might not be doing too many jigs but they’ll definitely be getting into the ‘green’ spirit and the music, which are all part of the day and the Irish culture that so many of us enjoy celebrating.

“As an organisation, Care Options believes it’s really important for seniors to participate in fun, social activities and generally enjoy themselves, and St Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to do just that,” says Linda. “From our perspective, it’s all about supporting people to live rich and fulfilling lives.”

Lakelands Adult Day Centre in Mandurah offers seniors the opportunity to participate in a variety of social opportunities. For further information, contact Care Options on 9550 7888 or 1300 552 935.
“W organise lots of outings throughout the year, including visits to the RAAF museum in Bull Creek, Serpentine Dam, the heritage tea rooms in Pinjarra, the Ravenswood Tavern and various other places of interest,” adds Linda. “And we’re always welcoming new locals along who’d like to join us.”

Rockingham-based Care Options is a non-profit, charitable organisation which assists people to live and participate in their community. The organisation provides services to people who are frail and aged, have disabilities, are socially isolated, have an illness or unmet needs, or who have no stable accommodation.
Care Options’ multiple programs span the South West Metropolitan area and include home and community care services, veteran’s home care and assistance with care and housing.

At the time, Barry was homeless and living in a garage with no electricity or running water after the 75 year old former farmer became involved in a dispute with his landlord.

After reading about his situation, Debra Lloyd from Rockingham-based aged and community care organisation Care Options stepped in to help.

Ms Lloyd is the Co-ordinator for Care Options’ Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) program, which is funded by the Australia Government’s Department of Health and Ageing.

ACHA assists low income older people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless and, according to Barry, its Co-ordinator Debra Lloyd is one of the most special people he’s ever met.

“Debra is like another mum to me, she’s been just wonderful,” he says.

“She’s helped me to find a small villa to live in, as well as helping to get me some furniture from the Salvation Army and she’s currently working away to find me a new washing machine, she’s been an angel and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

As a result of intervention from Care Options, Barry moved into a Homeswest property in Rockingham at the end of February. He’s now getting back on his feet.

Care Options Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) program is designed to help low income older people who are renting, are living in insecure housing, or who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

“Care Options has been really pleased to be able to help Barry get back on his feet again and his story is a great example of what we can do with the Commonwealth funding we’re allocated as part of our ACHA program,” says Debra. “In that regard, Care Options’ gratefully acknowledges the funding awarded by the Department of Health and Ageing for the program.

“There have been a number of other agencies and individuals who have also helped him, and I know Barry is very grateful to all of them, it’s a great result for him and we will continue to support him, however appropriate, to make sure he continues to settle in his new home.”

Care Options is a non-profit, charitable organisation which assists people to live and participate in their community. The organisation provides services to people who are frail and aged, have disabilities, are socially isolated, have an illness or unmet needs, or who have no stable accommodation.

Care Options’ multiple programs span the South West Metropolitan area and include home and community care services, veteran’s home care and assistance with care and housing.