05_062490191_0135_1_2
Prosthesis - Additional Cost For Use In Wet Environment (i.e.waterproofing)

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_062490191_0135_1_2), identified as Prosthesis - For Wet Area Use (i.e. waterproofing) - Additional Cost, is classified under the Capital support purpose and the Assistive Technology (AT) support category (05).

It specifically falls within the Prosthetics and Orthotics registration group (0135).

Support Item Details
Item Type: This item covers the additional cost associated with procuring specialised components or materials necessary to make a lower limb prosthesis suitable for use in wet environments. This does not fund a completely separate "shower leg" but rather the features (e.g., rust-proof materials, waterproof mechanical joints, or specific terminal devices) that allow the participant's primary or secondary prosthesis to be used safely and functionally in areas exposed to water, such as bathrooms, swimming pools, or beaches.

Purpose: As Assistive Technology, the purpose of this adaptation is to significantly increase the participant's independence and safety in conducting daily living activities. By enabling safe use in wet areas, it facilitates essential tasks like showering, bathing, and participating in water-based leisure activities. This adaptation directly contributes to achieving the Daily Living and Social Inclusion goals outlined in the participant's NDIS plan.

Funding Requirement: Funding for Capital supports is generally restricted to the specific items that have been identified and detailed within a participant's NDIS plan. The request must demonstrate that the waterproofing is a reasonable and necessary modification required for the participant to manage self-care and/or engage in core activities that are integral to their NDIS plan goals.

Provider Requirements: Providers claiming for this item must be a Registered Provider with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission for the relevant Registration Group, which is Prosthetics and Orthotics (0135).