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Orthopaedic Shoes - Other Custom Made

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 Custom Made Orthotic Footwear or Other Custom Shoes, corresponding to Registration Group 0135 (Prostheses and Orthoses).

This line item is for highly specialised footwear that is individually designed, measured, and constructed from a mold or detailed measurements of the participant’s feet. Custom-made shoes are necessary when a participant’s foot deformities, structural differences, or complex postural needs cannot be safely or effectively accommodated by prefabricated or modified off-the-shelf shoes.

Rental of this high-cost, specialised item is appropriate for:

Therapeutic Trial: The participant needs to test the custom design, materials, or biomechanical effect of the shoe before committing to a permanent purchase.

Rapid Growth or Change: For children or individuals whose foot or limb size is changing quickly, rental allows for flexibility without the expense of frequent custom purchases.

Temporary Need: The shoes are required only for a fixed, short-term period of rehabilitation or recovery following surgery.

By funding the rental of custom footwear, the NDIS ensures the participant maintains optimal lower limb alignment, gait safety, and mobility, while protecting fragile skin and preventing secondary complications related to poorly fitting or inadequate support.