05_121208111_0109_1_2
Vehicles - Accessories/Adaptions for ancillary functions

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (05_121208111_0109_1_2), categorized under the Capital support purpose and the Assistive Technology (AT) support category (05), covers specialized modifications for vehicles.

It specifically falls within the Vehicle Modifications registration group (0109).

Support Item Details
Item Type: This line item funds the essential, high-cost modifications to a vehicle that adapt the standard controls for ancillary (secondary) functions. These modifications are required to enable an NDIS participant to safely and independently operate non-driving functions of the vehicle, whether they are the driver or a passenger.

Examples of Ancillary Adaptations: Modifications covered under this item include assistive technology to operate standard controls that are difficult or impossible for the participant to reach or manipulate due to their disability. This includes functions such as:

Lighting: Modified switches or controls for headlights, high beam, and interior lights.

Wipers: Adapted controls for windscreen wipers and wash functions.

Door and Central Locking: Automated or adapted mechanisms for operating door locks, including central locking.

Horn: Modified or relocated horn buttons.

Windows/Mirrors: Adapted controls for electric windows and mirrors.

Purpose: The primary objective of this support is to increase the participant's independence, safety, and functional capacity within a vehicle environment. By adapting secondary controls, the participant can better manage essential vehicle operations, enhancing their ability to travel and engage in community life.

Funding Requirement: As a higher-cost and higher-risk assistive technology, funding for this item requires prior approval from the NDIA. The request must be substantiated by a thorough assessment and report from a suitably qualified professional (e.g., an Occupational Therapist, often a driving assessor) that demonstrates the modifications are a reasonable and necessary support based on the participant's functional needs.

Provider Requirements: Claims must be made by a provider who is a Registered Provider with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission in the Vehicle Modifications (0109) registration group, ensuring compliance with relevant safety and technical standards for vehicle modification.