FOI 5325 – Geat2go Documents

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This ministerial submission from July 2020 recommends $15 million per year over two years for an expanded aids, equipment, and assistive technology scheme within the Community and Home Support Program (CHSP). The submission identifies that a recent review found Australian assistive technology programs for older people suffer from inequitable access, lack of transparency, unnecessary complexity, and inconsistent eligibility criteria. The proposal aims to improve access to information and assistive technology products to support older Australians' independence and reduce reliance on aged care services. The funding allocation represents approximately 60% of available 2020-21 CHSP growth funding, with the remainder directed to general service expansion. The submission notes COVID-19 created an opportunity to redirect growth funds toward policy priorities rather than only addressing demand pressures as in previous years.