THE rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) means change – change in the way your telephone and internet services are delivered.
And if you have a medical alarm or device, you should sign up to the national Medical Alarm Register. Information on the register helps identify households where medical alarms are installed and where support may be needed to help minimise a break in service.
As existing devices may not be compatible with the new NBN network and are unlikely to work during a power blackout, you need to speak to your device provider or retail provider.
“It’s important those using a medical device register early and begin the process now to help us identify households which may need assistance during the rollout of the NBN network,” said executive general manager of migrations Katarzyna Stapleton.
“If you are already using the NBN network and have your medical alarm connected to it, it is a timely reminder to check your alarm compatability with your medical alarm provider and fully understand the implications of a power outage and consider your options.”
People using professionally monitored medical alarms (compliant with Australian Standard AS4607-1999) may be eligible for migration to a new system that does not rely on a fixed connection. If so, they should contact their alarm provider for details.
Those using a medical alarm or alert (or a family member or friend) can list a medical alarm on the NBN Medical Alarm Register by calling 1800-227-300 or at www.nbnco.com.au/medicalregister
