The government can provide funding through the Community Aids and Equipment Program (CAEP) if you qualify.

I order to qualify for CAEP funding you need to comply with the following three points:
 • You must have a long term or permanent disability;
 • The footwear needed is essential for independent functioning and/or functional care at home; and
 • You must be a holder of one of the following cards:
     o Centrelink Pensioners Concessions Card;
     o Health Care Card;
     o Commonwealth Seniors Health Card;
     o DVA Pensioner Concession Card; or
     o DVA Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

Please visit the Disability Service Commission website http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/forindividuals/disabilityservices/aidsequipment.html or contact Perth Surgical Shoemakers and Wembley Shoes for more information.