Personal Alert AssistanceSA (PAASA)
Personal Alarms
Who is eligible for PAASA
PAASA Approved Alarms
Up to $240 per year for approved monitoring services.
Please note that some falls may not be detected, i.e. a roll or slow slump to the ground or if the fall was broken by an object, such as a chair. An alert can also be manually activated should a fall occur.
It works anywhere in Australia with good cellular reception, so you can take it with you wherever you go.
Large 44 mm: Silver or Green
Small $415 | Large $445
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How to apply for a PAASA funded alarm
A registered health professional must complete Section G.
please contact us within six weeks from your PAASA approval date. Orders are processed within 2 business days.
PAASA Funded Alarm FAQs
A registered health professional must certify that you meet all the clinical and functional criteria.
Clinical criteria
You must:
- be a high fall risk
- suffer from an ongoing major medical condition that requires an emergency response.
Functional criteria
You must:
- have sufficient physical and cognitive function to wear and operate the personal alert system
- be willing to wear the alert system and activate it if necessary.
Social criteria
At least one of the following must apply:
- you live alone
- you are alone for a minimum of five consecutive hours, four times a week
- you live exclusively with someone who is unable to communicate using a phone in an emergency.
These health professional can complete you PAASA application:
- A registered medical practitioner or General Practitioner (GP)
- A nurse practitioner or registered nurse (RN)
- A registered occupational therapist
PAASA applications must be submitted within 12 weeks of the registered health professional completing Section G.
The following MePACS alarms can be accessed through PAASA:
- MePACS Home Alarm with falls detection pendant (cost can be fully covered)
- The Solo Connect watch alarm (cost is partially covered)
Please note that the cost of the Solo Connect exceeds the amount funded by PAASA, therefore a gap payment is required.
PAASA will contribute up to $380 towards the purchase and installation of an approved personal alarm system.
If the total cost exceeds $380, the client will be responsible for paying the difference directly to the personal alarm supplier.
PAASA will also contribute up to $240 per year for professional monitoring fees.
Only one PAASA-funded alert system is available per household.
PAASA will contribute up to $240 per year for professional monitoring fees.
The amount will be paid directly by PAASA to the approved personal alarm supplier.
If you bought a personal alarm more than five years ago, you may qualify to apply for an upgraded personal alarm.
