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What We Offer
Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme (NECAS)
The Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme (NECAS) provides non-electronic communication aids to adults with communication difficulties across Victoria. The focus of the Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme is to enhance communication, participation and independence for people with communication difficulties.
What is a communication aid?
A communication aid can help a person communicate. Examples are:
Who can access the Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme?
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)
The Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme 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
You can download a copy of How to design a communication aid (PDF 1.74 MB).
Service Request Forms
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Service request form to fill in electronically or print (PDF 196 KB). Easy English service request form to fill in electronically or print (PDF 402 KB). You can either email your completed form to crc@scopevic.org.au or send the completed form to Communication Resource Centre, Scope 830 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128 |
For more information on the Non-electronic Communication Aid Scheme please contact the Communication Resource Centre by phone (03) 9843 2000 or email crc@scopevic.org.au.
