Aids & Equipment Overview

If you find your Parkinson’s symptoms interfering with everyday tasks, you should ask your health professional about aids and equipment. The right aids can make these tasks easier and help you remain mobile, safe and independent. Most commonly, people with Parkinson’s use aids to help with walking and mobility, continence, driving, communication and personal care.

The cost of purchasing equipment varies and is sometimes expensive. To help you cover these costs, the Victorian and Federal Governments offer a range of subsidy programs.

Please be aware: Health professional assessments and other application criteria are keys for entry into these subsidy programs.

Health professionals can prescribe the right aids and equipment for your needs and show you how to use equipment safely. You can get aids and equipment assessments from general practitioners, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, continence nurses or speech pathologists. Find out more about accessing health professionals here.

This aids and equipment guide aims to help you make early use of the constantly developing range of aids and equipment. Important information, resources and services are presented under the topics below. We encourage you to read these topics carefully and call our helpline on 1800 644 189 if you have any concerns.

Subsidy Overview
Government subsidies help cover the cost of aids & equipment. This section connects you to the range of aids and equipment subsidies.

Finding Equipment
An expanding range of aids and equipment can assist people with a variety of mobility issues and challenges. This section connects you to the range of products and retailers.

Continence
Continence issues are common with Parkinson’s. This section connects you to continence subsidies, products, help and information.

Home Modifications
This section connects you to information on how you can arrange modifications to make your home safer.

Personal Alarms
This section connects you to personal alarm subsidy programs and private providers to give you peace of mind at home.

Phone, Computer & Internet
These are crucial tools for keeping connected. Find out the range of phone, computer and internet support available.

Remember, get a health professional assessment to find the right aids and equipment for you and apply for relevant subsidy programs!