05_120606096_0105_1_2
Wheeled Walker - Standard

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_120606096_0105_1_2), identified as Wheeled Walker - Standard, 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 purchase of a Standard Wheeled Walker, often referred to as a rollator. These are typically four-wheeled frames that include a seat, a basket or bag for carrying personal items, and manually operated brakes (often lockable). This equipment is suitable for participants who need significant support to maintain balance and stability while walking but can operate the braking system safely and have the cognitive capacity to manage the speed and direction of a wheeled device.

Purpose: As Assistive Technology, the wheeled walker is designed to enhance a participant's mobility, independence, and safety over longer distances or when carrying items. It provides a stable base of support for ambulation and allows the participant to sit and rest when necessary, thereby increasing their capacity for community participation and fulfilling daily living tasks, which aligns with goals in the 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. Since this is a low-risk, relatively lower-cost item, it may be claimed under a participant's Low-Cost/Low-Risk AT budget. However, a prescription or recommendation by an appropriately qualified allied health professional (e.g., Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) is still often required to ensure the walker is correctly specified (e.g., correct height, weight capacity) for the participant's safety.

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).