What is PADP?

The Program of Appliances for Disabled People (PADP) is a NSW Government program for people with disabilities.

The role of PADP is to assist eligible residents of NSW who have a permanent or long-term disability to live and participate in their community by providing appropriate equipment, aids, appliances and  prosthesis- HUMAN HAIR WIGS ONLY

Adults and children are eligible to apply.

PADP is administered locally from Lodgement Centres.

How can I contact my local PADP Lodgement Centre?

Your local PADP Lodgement Centre operates during normal business hours (Monday to Friday).

 

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you:

   •        have a long-term or permanent disability and need equipment to live and participate in the community

   •        live permanently in NSW are unable to obtain equipment, aids, appliances /prosthesis- HUMAN HAIR WIGS ONLY from any other government program

   •        have not received compensation or damages in respect of the disability have been discharged from hospital for at least one month and are not eligible for the provision of equipment under a loan arrangement or on a permanent basis by a hospital or health service for the condition for which the equipment is required.

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Created in February 2003 by Paul Boulus
Last Updated 18/07/05