05_121212811_0103_1_2
Specialised Child Car Seats - no Vehicle Modification Required

Line Item Description

This support item, 05_121212811_0103_1_2, is for Specialised Child Car Seats - no Vehicle Modification Required under the Assistive Technology (Capital) support category.

Purpose of the Support This funding covers the purchase of a specialised child car seat designed for children with a disability, medical condition, or additional needs that prevent them from being safely or adequately restrained in a standard car seat. This support is specifically for seats that can be secured using the vehicle's standard seatbelts or ISOFIX points and do not require any permanent structural or control modifications to the vehicle.


Features and Benefits Specialised child car seats provide essential safety and postural support during travel, promoting the child's comfort and allowing for greater social and community participation. These seats often include features such as:

Enhanced Postural Support: Including lateral trunk supports, abductor wedges, pommels, and custom headrests to maintain a safe and healthy sitting position.

Swivel Bases: Designed to make it easier for parents and carers to transfer the child in and out of the vehicle, reducing physical strain.

Anti-Escape Features: Additional buckles or specialised harnesses to prevent children from independently releasing themselves while the vehicle is in motion.

Grow with the Child: Many models offer a range of adjustments in seat depth, harness length, and height to accommodate the child's growth.

Important Considerations

Road Law Compliance: The use of a special purpose car seat or specialised restraint often requires a medical exemption or certificate to be carried in the vehicle, as the equipment may not comply with the Australian/New Zealand Standard for typical child restraints. A trained health professional will need to assess and prescribe the equipment and help secure any necessary exemptions.


Assessment: A comprehensive assessment by a qualified health professional (such as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) is required to ensure the recommended seat is the most suitable, effective, and beneficial choice to meet the participant's specific disability-related needs.

Installation: While no vehicle modification is required, the seat must be installed correctly. The prescriber or health professional will provide instructions on the equipment's installation and safe use.

Funding: This support is funded under the Assistive Technology (AT) budget and is subject to the NDIS's Reasonable and Necessary criteria.