Register for life support
We want to make sure you have advanced notice of any planned outages in your area. Find out how to register your equipment with us and create a power outage action plan.
Eligible life support equipment
The life support equipment in your home can be registered with us if it’s specified under the under the WA Government's Life Support Electricity Subsidy Scheme.
This equipment must be prescribed by an authorised medical practitioner and must be operated at the applicant’s home address.
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Adult equipment
Adult - Life support equipment CPAP Machine - only when required as life support equipment.* Feeding Pump Heart Pump Machine Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis Equipment Nebuliser - when a tracheostomy is expected to be in place for more than 6 months and nebulised therapy is required for life support purposes. Oxygen Concentrator - standard capacity Oxygen Concentrator - high capacity ‘Newlife Intensity'. Suction Pump Ventilator - VPAP or BPAP Machines
* Only CPAP machines that are clinically prescribed for severe obstructive sleep apnoea critical for life support with use for over four hours per night are eligible.
**A child is defined as being under the age of 16 years. -
Child equipment
Child – Life support equipment Apnoea Monitor CPAP Machine - used every day for 1-2 hours per day. Feeding Pump Heart Pump Machine Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis Equipment Nebuliser - only when used every day for 1-2 hours per day. Oxygen Concentrator Suction Pump Ventilator - VPAP or BPAP Machines
* Only CPAP machines that are clinically prescribed for severe obstructive sleep apnoea critical for life support with use for over four hours per night are eligible.
**A child is defined as being under the age of 16 years.
What to do next
Notify us as soon as possible
We'll make sure your power supply needs are considered immediately if an outage occurs.
> Call 1800 267 926 - weekdays (8am - 5pm)
Complete the registration form
You'll need to complete this form and get it certified by your medical practitioner.
Return the certified form to us
You need to return the form within 20 days of notifying us of your life support equipment.
We'll assess your application and confirm the outcome in writing.
Create a power outage plan
It's important you create a plan and share it with family and friends so when the power goes out, you'll know what to do.
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