Associations & Support

Larykins

The Larykins is a group of enthusiastic, energetic people who have travelled the path of having experienced Larygeal cancer.

https://larykins.com.au

Laryngectomee Association of NSW

https://lansw.org.au/
Membership application form can be accessed here

Laryngectomee Association of Victoria Inc

“Dedicated to the rehabilitation of laryngectomees and those with similar vocal disorders.” Founded 1954 https://laryassocvic.org/

Cancer Council of Australia (Head and Neck Cancer)

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/head-and-neck-cancer/

Head and Neck Cancer Australia (Beyond 5)

Head and Neck Cancer Australia is the only Australian charity dedicated to providing education and support to people living with head and neck cancer.

https://www.headandneckcancer.org.au/

International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL)

The International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) is a non-profit voluntary organization.

https://www.larynxlink.com/

Victorian Head and Neck Cancer Education and Support Group

Providing information and support for those affected by Head and Neck Cancer.

https://www.headandneckcancersupport.org/

Lifeforce

Life Force offers online support group meetings & workshops.

https://lifeforce.org.au/what-we-do.html

Funding Bodies

SWEP VICTORIA

The State-wide Equipment Program (SWEP) supports people with permanent or long-term disability and the frail aged to receive and maintain the assistive technology items (including home and vehicle modifications) which they need for independence and improved quality of life.

https://swep.bhs.org.au/swep-state-funded-consumers.php

MASS QUEENSLAND

The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) provides funding for medical aids and equipment to eligible Queensland residents who have a permanent and stabilised condition or a disability. The scheme helps people to live at home and avoid early or inappropriate residential care or hospitalisation.

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/subsidy-schemes/mass

ENABLE NSW

EnableNSW provides assistive technology and related services to people in NSW with specific, short term or ongoing health needs to assist them to live safely at home.

TASMANIA FUNDING FOR LARYNGECTOMEES

The Tasmanian Health Service has approved funding for all the Laryngectomees in Tasmania.

This funding will enable anyone living with a Laryngectomee in Tasmania to receive their essential Lary health aids up to the value of $6,000 per year. These include stoma backplates, Heat Moisture Exchangers (HME’s), Voice Prosthesis (VP), Electro Larynx, etc. Funding can be accessed via their Speech Pathologist.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (DVA) AUSTRALIA

Please note to order via DVA you are required to follow these steps:

1. Obtain quote from Endotherapeutics info@endotx.com.au
2. email quote to RAPgeneralenquiries@dva.gov.au with subject line containing the following: SURNAME, GIVEN NAME, DVA file number, Description of aid required.
3. DVA will approve the quote and prepare and submit a purchase order to Endotherapeutics. This approval number is required before the order can be processed by Endotherapeutics.
4. Once complete invoice must be sent by Endotherapeutics to rap.invoices.to.be.paid@dva.gov.au in order for payment to be made.

For further queries please contact DVA call 1800 550 457 (option 1) or Rebecca Schaffler on 0419477640 or rschaffler@endotx.com.au