05_120303111_0105_1_2
Walking Supports - Sticks Canes And Crutches

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_120303111_0105_1_2), identified as Walking Supports - Sticks Canes And Crutches, 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 line item covers the purchase of basic, low-cost assistive devices designed to aid participants with walking, balance, and stability. This includes:

Walking Sticks: Single-point or quad-base (four-point) canes for improved stability.

Canes: Various designs intended to redistribute weight from a lower limb and provide lateral support.

Crutches: Devices (axillary or forearm) used to keep weight off an injured lower limb or to provide support for weakened legs.

Purpose: As Assistive Technology, these items are fundamental in supporting the participant's mobility and safety. They help maintain or increase independence in walking, reduce the risk of falls, and improve endurance, directly contributing to 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. As these are typically low-risk, lower-cost items, the purchase may be covered under a participant's Low-Cost/Low-Risk AT budget, but prescription by an allied health professional (e.g., Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) is required to ensure the correct type and sizing for optimal safety and effectiveness.

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).