05_091203053_0103_1_2
Shower Commode or Chair - Basic

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_091203053_0103_1_2), identified as Shower Commode - Wheeled - Low Transporter, is classified under the Capital support purpose and the Assistive Technology (AT) support category (05).

It specifically falls within the Personal Care and Safety Equipment registration group (0103).

Support Item Details
Item Type: A mobile device combining the function of a shower chair and a commode. The designation "Low Transporter" typically refers to a wheeled chair designed primarily for use by a caregiver to safely transport the participant short distances (e.g., from bed to bathroom) and position them over a toilet or within a shower recess. These models often feature smaller wheels, making them easier to manoeuvre in confined bathroom spaces but less suitable for self-propulsion.

Purpose: As Assistive Technology, this equipment is essential for assisting the participant with personal care activities, specifically showering and toileting. Its primary goal is to maintain the participant's safety and dignity during transfers and hygiene routines, and to reduce the physical demands and associated risks for support workers. This directly contributes to achieving the Daily Living 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. Selection of a specific type (e.g., Low Transporter) requires clinical justification to ensure it meets the participant's functional and postural needs, as assessed by an appropriately qualified health professional (e.g., an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist).

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 Personal Care and Safety Equipment (0103).