Communication aid suppliers
Commercial suppliers
Communication aids are also available through the following commercial suppliers:
- Axion Biomedical Email: axionmedical@bigpond.com
- Atos Medical Australia
- Communicate AT
- Liberator
- LinkAssistive (Link AT)
- Remedix
- Spectronics
- Technical Solutions Australia Pty Ltd
- Zyteq
To access a communication aid to trial, prescribers can use MASS stock equipment or trial a device through a commercial supplier. For advice, please contact the MASS Principal Communication Aids Advisor.
MASS stock equipment
The following Communication Aids are second hand items that have been returned to MASS and are available for re-issue. Please follow this procedure, if you wish to consider applying for a stock item for your client:
Contact the Principal Clinical Advisor (3136 3575) to discuss:
- Current availability of device;
- You client's communication needs; and
- The trial and application process
-If the device is available and a loan agreement form has been completed, the MASS stock item will be sent to the prescriber for trial with the client.
-Based on this discussion, it is expected that the trial will be successful and the client will keep the device.
-If the trial is successful you will need to complete online application through MASS-eApply or the paper based MASS 21 and the appropriate appendix.
-If the trial is unsuccessful, the device needs to be returned to MASS immediately. Please use Australia Post or a reputable courier.
-Stock devices do not attract a co-payment (if applicable).
-These devices are available for re-issue and are NOT to be requested for trials where an application for a new device is being considered/completed
Communication Aids in Stock as at February 2024
NB: The list below represents a very small selection of devices that are available for people with Complex Communication Needs. Please contact The Principal Clinical Advisor for Communication Aids to discuss the full range of options and where to access further information.
To request MASS stock, use the Communication Aids Trial Information and Request to Trial Stock Form (PDF 806 kB)
| Image | Model and Brand | Features | Quantity Available |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Accent 800 |
| 1 |
 | Accent 1000 |
| 1 |
 | Allora 2 |
| 2 |
 | Liberator Rugged 7 |
| 1 |
| Lightwriter SL40 CONNECT |
| 1 |
 | Lightwriter SL50 |
| 1 |
 | Mounts for SGDs |
| 8 |
| NovaChat 10+ |
| 1 |
| Nu-Vois III |
| 9 |
 | Quha Zono 2 Gyroscopic Mouse |
| 1 |
| Romet R310 |
| 3 |
| Servox Digital |
| 3 |
| Servox Digital XL |
| 7 |
 | Switches |
| 1 of each |
| Spokeman |
| 1 |
 | Tobii Dynavox EyeMobile Mini |
| 1 |
| Tobii Dynavox T10 |
| 1 |
 | Tobii Dynavox |
| 5 |
 | Tobii Dynavox Eye Mobile5 |
| 3 |
 | TrueTone Emote |
| 5 |
 | Vantage Lite |
| 2 |
 | Zavox Reo Kit |
| 1 |
