05_091203811_0103_1_2
Shower Commode - Wheeled

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_091203811_0103_1_2), identified as Shower Commode - Wheeled, 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 piece of equipment designed to be used in the bathroom for both showering and toileting. This item generally refers to a standard wheeled commode that allows a participant to be safely transferred, positioned over a toilet, and then wheeled directly into a shower recess. Depending on the model, it may be self-propelled (large wheels) or attendant-propelled (small wheels).

Purpose: As Assistive Technology, this equipment is crucial for supporting the participant's personal care and maintaining safety in wet areas, which are high-risk zones for falls and injuries. It increases the participant's independence by facilitating toileting and showering, and/or reduces the physical risk and strain on support workers providing assistance. 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. Given the significant impact on safety and independence, assessment and justification for a wheeled shower commode are typically conducted by an appropriately qualified allied health professional (e.g., an Occupational Therapist).

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).