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AT Supplementary Charge - Communication and Information support

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and the Assistive Technology category. It is specifically designed to cover supplementary charges related to Communication and Information Equipment, which corresponds to Registration Group 0124.

The purpose of this supplementary charge is to ensure the participant can effectively access and utilise their approved Assistive Technology for communication and information needs. This line item is used to claim costs that are additional to the main purchase price of the equipment.

Claimable supplementary costs typically include:

Delivery and Freight charges for the Assistive Technology.

Installation and in-home technical setup costs.

Initial training for the participant, family members, or support staff on how to use the new communication or information support equipment.

Ongoing costs such as essential software subscriptions, licenses, or required maintenance and repair fees necessary to keep the equipment operational and effective.

The primary goal is to improve the participant’s independence and capacity for social, economic, and community participation by removing barriers to accessing and using critical communication and information supports.