Non Electronic Communication Aids Scheme (NECAS)

The Non-electronic Communication Aids Scheme (NECAS) provides non-electronic communication aids to adults with complex communication needs across Victoria. The focus of NECAS is to enhance communication, participation and independence for people with communication difficulties.

Individualised communication aids that can be ordered through NECAS include:

• Communication books and boards
• Picture based timetables
• Community request cards
• Book about me

Who can access NECAS?

Priority for the provision of non-electronic communication aids will be given to people who meet all of the following criteria:

• Adults who are a permanent resident of Victoria and hold a Medicare card
• Adults who have complex communication needs
• Adults who are able to access services under the Disability Act (2006)

NECAS provides:

• telephone support to people designing individual communication aids
• advice and information on Speech Pathology services available in Victoria 
• manufacturing of individualised non-electronic communication aids
• information and advice

Click here to view or download a copy of the full NECAS guidelines (PDF 124 KB).

Click here to download the latest NECAS service request form (PDF 77.7 KB).

You can download a copy of the Non-electronic Communication Aid design publication here (PDF 2.37 MB).

For more information on NECAS please contact the Communication Resource Centre by phone 1800 888 824 (outside Melbourne) or (03) 9843 2000 or email crc@scopevic.org.au.