Stoma product information for providers

The Stoma Appliance Scheme provides free stoma appliances to people who have a stoma (ostomates), through their stoma associations. All the items subsidised under the scheme are listed on the Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule (SASC).

For eligible DVA clients requiring stoma products, DVA funds the annual membership fees to their local stoma associations and the delivery costs for these products.

The scheme schedule specifies a maximum monthly quantity for each product. If a client needs more than this limit for a clinical reason, an authorised health professional (stomal therapy nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner or registered medical practitioner) can authorise additional supplies using the Application form for additional supplies – Clinical. This authorisation lasts 6 months. If a client has had a stoma for 6 months or more your team can order 2 months’ supply of products at a time.

Find out more at www.health.gov.au/stoma, call (02) 6289 2308 or email stoma@health.gov.au.