Health and Wellbeing Questions :: ParaQuad NSW :: Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of NSW

Health and Wellbeing

	How can I arrange Personal Care?
	If you have funding for care ParaQuad can offer a range of Personal Care Services, tailored to your needs. Contact the Manager of the service, Dragan Vlaski on (02) 8741 5626 who can advise you on the services on offer. If you do not have funding for care & would like some support to explore your options, contact our Primary Health Care Team through their central intake line on (02) 8741 5674.

What is CAAS, am I eligible, and how do I apply?

What is CAAS?

The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme (CAAS) is an Australian Government program that assists eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of continence products.

Am I eligible for CAAS?

You are eligible for CAAS if you are five years of age or older and meet requirements A or B below and meet the criteria on the CAAS Health Report (Section 2 of the CAAS Application Form):

A. You have permanent and severe loss of bladder and/or bowel function (incontinence) due directly to a neurological condition (for example, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, paraplegia or multiple sclerosis) or a permanent and severe intellectual impairment.

OR

B. You have permanent and severe loss of bladder and/or bowel function (incontinence) caused by a non-neurological condition, for example, autism, cancer, prostate disease or dementia;
AND
You have a Pensioner Concession Card, or if you are under 16 years, your parent/guardian
has a Pensioner Concession Card.

How can I apply for CAAS?

For help applying for CAAS you can contact the ParaQuad Primary Health Care Social Worker or Nurse on (02) 8741 5674 or email spinalsocialworker@paraquad.org.au or spinalnurse@paraquad.org.au

For more information please visit: www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/continence-caas.htm