03_092400080_0103_1_1
Continence - catheters/sheaths

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item, 03_092400080_0103_1_1 Continence - catheters/sheaths, provides funding for the supply of specific assistive technology and consumable products required to manage disability-related bladder and bowel continence needs. This item is claimed under the Consumables support category (Category 3) of a participant’s NDIS plan.

The funding is designed to cover the cost of catheters and sheaths, which are essential medical products for individuals managing incontinence due to their disability. Items covered typically include:

Catheters: Intermittent (single-use) urinary catheters for self-catheterisation and other types of indwelling (Foley) catheters, along with basic insertion supplies.

Sheaths and External Drainage Systems: Male external catheters, often referred to as sheaths or condom drainage systems, including the necessary securing adhesives, straps, and connection tubing that are integral to their function.

The provision of these consumables is crucial for maintaining a participant's health, hygiene, independence, and dignity, supporting their daily living and overall well-being goals. To ensure the products are appropriate and safe, it is recommended that participants receive a product assessment from a qualified professional, such as a Nurse Continence Specialist. This item allows participants to have a reliable supply of the necessary continence aids as outlined in their NDIS plan.