05_120000115_0105_1_2
COVID-19 Hospital Discharge - AT Rental for Personal Mobility and Transfer

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_120000115_0105_1_2), identified as AT Rental - Personal Mobility and Transfer, is classified under the Capital support purpose and the Assistive Technology (AT) support category (05).

It specifically falls within the Personal Mobility registration group (0105).

Support Item Details
Item Type: This item funds the cost of renting Assistive Technology that assists a participant with movement, mobility, and safe transfer from one surface or position to another. The rental is intended for short-term needs, such as:

Equipment Trials: Assessing the suitability of an item (e.g., a specific wheelchair model, scooter, or walking frame) before making a long-term purchase decision.

Temporary Needs: Equipment required during recovery from surgery or illness, or while traveling.

Bridging Support: Equipment needed while the participant waits for a permanent, custom-made item to be ordered, built, or delivered.

Examples of Items: Rental items funded under this line item may include manual wheelchairs, scooters, walking aids, or basic manual transfer aids and slings, as long as the need is temporary or for a trial.

Purpose: Renting AT provides a flexible solution to ensure the participant maintains their independence, safety, and community access when their regular equipment is unavailable, unsuitable, or when trialing alternatives. This capability directly supports the achievement of Daily Living and Community Participation 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 for rental must demonstrate that it is a reasonable and necessary short-term solution and that the duration and cost are clinically justified.

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 Mobility (0105).