How to become an ARP
If your organisation provides rehabilitation services and you would like to apply to become a Comcare Approved Rehabilitation Provider (ARP) you can follow the steps below.
1. Review the criteria [pdf] and operational standards for rehabilitation providers 1 July 2010 until 30 June 2013 [pdf] and consider your capacity to meet these requirements.
2. Read the guidance material for prospective ARPs.
3. Complete an application form, identifying all staff that will be working under the SRC Act and how they meet the criteria.
4. Complete the application fee payment form and select a payment option for the $2000 non-refundable fee.
5. Send the application and fee payment forms to: Gillian Clarke, Approved Rehabilitation Provider Applications, Comcare, GPO Box 9905, Canberra, ACT, 2601.
Application pack
Complete and return the following forms when submitting your application:
- Application form [doc]
- Initial application fee payment form [pdf]
- ARP Directory update form – online form to be completed for inclusion on the online directory of ARPs