Better access to assistive technology
MSWA is proud to improve access to assistive technology (AT), with more than 3,000 pieces of equipment redistributed to our Clients and the wider WA community – helping empower people to live their best lives and drive better Client outcomes. Assistive technology (AT) is particularly important for people living with disabilities as it supports them to perform tasks, communicate and participate fully in their daily life. For some, it provides a sense of dignity, choice and independence that many of us take for granted. Over 15+ years, MSWA’s equipment loan program built a significant inventory through ongoing support to our Clients. A comprehensive review provided the clarity to reshape the program, ensuring equipment is now better aligned to current needs and improving access across the community.
Guided by our commitment to care, collaboration and doing what we say we will do, this initiative has delivered:
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600+ items donated or sold, valued at over $100,000, supporting Clients and the broader community.
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100+ items repurposed internally across WA, SA and NT, delivering approximately $25,000 in savings.
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2,000+ items transferred to Clients already using them, enabling continued independence at no additional cost.
We’ve also partnered with Perth Mobility Scooters and No Limits Perth Inc, to donate a significant number of incontinence products, valued at $10,000, extending the support further into the community. This achievement is a result of a major coordinated effort across Finance, Allied Health, Client Engagement, Marketing and Technology Services, harnessing the strong clinical and legal oversight of our teams. Thank you to our team for their tremendous efforts!
Above all, this initiative empowers the neuro community and the wider WA community with greater access to the equipment they need – aligning with MSWA’s vision of a future where people are not limited by a lack of options and can live with greater independent and quality of life.
