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High Cost Disability-Related Health Consumables

Line Item Description

The support item 03_040000111_0103_1_1 Disability-Related Health Consumables - High Cost is a NDIS Core Support provided under the Consumables budget category.

This line item is for high-cost, health-related consumable items that are required by a participant specifically because of their disability. It is used to fund specialised products that are essential to daily disability management and are not classified as Assistive Technology. These are typically items that cost more than $1,500 per item.

The provision of this support ensures that participants receive high-quality products tailored to their individual health needs, which promotes consistency in daily living. Examples of consumables covered under this item include:

Complex or high-volume incontinence aids

Specialised wound care supplies

Nutritional supplements and associated equipment

By providing reliable access to necessary health consumables, this support helps participants achieve improved health management, greater autonomy over their care routines, and enhanced dignity and independence, enabling them to engage more fully in their chosen daily activities and community life.

Note on Claiming: This is a quotable item, and a quote is required before purchasing this support.