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Standing Frames and Supports for Standing

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Rental of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers the rental of a Standing Frame (Supports for Standing), corresponding to Registration Group 0103 (Assistive Products for Respiration Support, which is often used for other complex health and mobility-related AT).

A Standing Frame is a crucial piece of mobility equipment that provides full support to enable a participant to maintain a standing position. This is essential for individuals who cannot stand independently due to disability-related needs.

The line item funds the temporary use (rental) of the Standing Frame, which can be static or mobile, and includes all necessary supports (e.g., footplates, knee blocks, trunk and chest supports) tailored to the participant's therapeutic and postural needs.

Rental is typically the mechanism for accessing this equipment when:

Short-term Rehabilitation: The Standing Frame is required temporarily for a specific block of therapy or rehabilitation following an injury or procedure.

Trial Period: The participant is undergoing a trial of the equipment to determine the most suitable features or model before a permanent purchase is requested.

Funding Gap: There is an immediate need to access the therapeutic benefits of standing while the NDIS processes an application for purchasing a permanent frame.

The therapeutic goal of using a Standing Frame includes improving bone density, promoting circulation, aiding digestion and bowel function, reducing spasticity, and facilitating social interaction from an eye-level position. Rental ensures timely access to these crucial health and functional benefits.