Scope - Therapy, Training, Consultancy - Communication Resource Centre

The Non-Electronic Communication Aid Scheme (NECAS)

NECAS is a statewide project that provides Non-electronic Communication Aids for adults with complex communication needs living in Victoria. People with complex communication needs have little or no functional speech. The focus of this project is to enhance communication, participation and independence for people with complex communication needs.

NECAS commenced as an ongoing scheme in 2008 and the Communicaton Resource Centre, Scope is the provider.

For more information, please see the updated service request form (below) or call (03) 9843 2000.

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:

People who are aged between 18 years and above
People who are a permanent resident of Victoria and hold a Medicare card
People who have complex communication needs,
People who are eligible for services under the Disability Act (2006)

What does NECAS provide?

NECAS provides:

telephone support to the people designing the communication aids
advice and information on Speech Pathology services available in Victoria
individualised non-electronic communication aids
approved non-electronic communication aids identified by the Regional Communication Services which support community capacity building
Open Days which give information and advice around NECAS and the selection of communication aids available
information forums on request

For a copy of the NECAS guidelines in full please download attached file (PDF, 157 KB)

For a copy of the NECAS service request form please download attached file (PDF, 261 KB)

For a copy of the Non-electronic Communication Aid design please download attached file (PDF, 149 KB)

Some of the comments and feedback we have received about NECAS

"NECAS has given this woman a level of independence she has never experienced before, and has made communication something which she and her close-others look forward to rather than begrudge."

I have nothing but the upmost respect and praise for those working as part of the non-electronic communication aid scheme, and would not hesitate to support their application for further funding."

Abby Foster - Speech Pathologist

"Thanks for providing a very much needed service. Please pass on our thanks to all staff members. Great job all round!! I was provided with a wonderful, professional, quick & effective service from all the people I talked to as part of the scheme. The end aids were well made & easy to use. Thank you so much for providing this service, the Grampians Region is in great need for these ADULT services. Thank you." Sam Groom - Speech Pathologist

‘I find the aid extremely useful and I’m very grateful. I commend all the staff at Scope on their dedication.’
‘NECAS has been extremely helpful in helping staff at Melba to better assist our guys with communication.’

‘Thank you an excellent resource and very helpful staff.’

For more information, please contact:
Non-Electronic Communication Aid Scheme (NECAS)
Communication Resource Centre - Scope
830 Whitehorse Road,
Box Hill,
VICTORIA. 3128
Phone: (03) 9843 2000
Fax: (03) 9843 2033
Email: carm.crc@scopevic.org.au

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