03_093021079_0103_1_1
Continence - disposable personal protection

Line Item Description

NDIS Line Item: 03_093021079_0103_1_1 - Continence - disposable personal protection

This support item is categorised under Core Supports, specifically falling under Support Category 03: Consumables. The registration group is 0103: Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety.

Purpose of the Support This line item is used to purchase everyday consumable items that are essential for participants managing disability-related urinary or faecal incontinence. It is designed to fund supports that directly relate to the functional impact of a participant's disability, helping them to undertake activities involved in day-to-day life.

What is Covered (Disposable Personal Protection) This item covers products classified as disposable, single-use personal protection for continence management. Items that can be claimed using this support include:

Disposable pads.

Disposable pull-ups and undergarments.

Tabbed briefs.

Nappies.

Liners and shields.

Important Information

Funding Criteria: NDIS funding for continence supports is provided when the need is ongoing and directly related to the participant's disability.

Professional Advice: It is recommended that continence needs are reviewed at least every three years (or following any adverse medical events like urinary tract infections) by a qualified health professional, such as a continence nurse, to ensure the use of appropriate continence solutions.

Flexibility: As part of the Core Supports budget, the consumables budget is generally flexible, allowing participants to choose how they spend their allocated funds on necessary continence products.