03_220600911_0122_1_1
Low Cost AT - Hearing Related AT

Line Item Description

This is an NDIS-funded Low Cost Assistive Technology (AT) support item, line item 03_220600911_0122_1_1, designated for Hearing Related AT. This item is located under the Assistive Technology support category in a participant's NDIS plan.

The purpose of this line item is to provide financial support for the purchase of low-risk, non-prescriptive, and low-cost assistive technology items specifically designed to assist participants who have hearing impairment or deafness. These supports aim to enhance the participant's safety, communication, and independence in daily life.

Low Cost AT typically refers to items that fall below a specified cost threshold and are generally available off-the-shelf, meaning they do not require specialist assessment for purchase or complex setup.

Examples of Hearing-Related AT that may be claimed under this line item include:

Visual or vibrating alerting devices (e.g., doorbells, fire alarms, or alarm clocks with strobe lights or vibration pads)

Specialised listening devices or communication aids (e.g., personal amplifiers or simple FM systems, excluding high-cost prescribed hearing aids)

Simple phone/communication accessories designed for people with hearing loss.

This line item simplifies the funding process for essential, smaller pieces of equipment needed for the effective management of a participant's hearing impairment and integration into the community.