03_710400002_0103_1_1
Disability-Related Health Equipment and Consumables - Set Up/Training

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item, 03_710400002_0103_1_1 Disability-Related Health Equipment and Consumables - Set Up/Training, provides funding for the necessary services to ensure participants and their support network can safely and effectively use their disability-related health equipment and consumables.

Support Purpose and Category This line item is included in the Core Support Purpose and is specifically found under the Consumables Support Category (03). The registration group is Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety (0103).

What is Covered The funding is a reimbursement of the cost of professional assistance with the initial set up, installation, configuration, and/or training related to disability-specific health equipment and consumables. This is a crucial step to correctly integrate complex equipment into the participant's daily life.

Services often include:

Equipment Set Up: Professional configuration and installation of devices, such as mobility aids, communication devices, or personal monitoring technology, to ensure they are perfectly adapted to the participant's unique disability needs.

Training: Personalized training sessions for the participant, their parents, family members, or support workers on how to safely and correctly operate, maintain, and manage the new equipment or health-related consumables.

Participant Outcomes By funding this setup and training, the item helps participants gain the confidence and independence needed to manage their health requirements effectively. It directly contributes to a reduced risk of harm from improper equipment use, leading to greater daily living autonomy and sustained well-being.

Note on Claiming This support item uses an "Each" (E) unit of measure and is a non-quotable item (N), meaning a quote is typically not required before claiming (though non-face-to-face time, provider travel, and short notice cancellations may be applicable). Funding is generally for set-up and training performed by the assistive technology supplier. More detailed assessment and training by an allied health professional (AT Assessor) is typically funded under Therapeutic Supports in the Improved Daily Living Skills category.