05_121230811_0109_1_2
Vehicles -Trailer for wheeled mobility device

Line Item Description

This support item, 05_121230811_0109_1_2, is provided under the Assistive Technology (Capital) support category, specifically covering Vehicle Accessories related to the safe use of a vehicle.

Purpose of the Support This line item funds the purchase of a specialised trailer designed to carry a participant's wheeled mobility device, such as a large power wheelchair, scooter, or complex custom manual wheelchair. This support is considered reasonable and necessary when the mobility device:

Cannot fit inside the vehicle: The size, weight, or complexity of the mobility aid makes internal transport impractical or impossible, even after reasonable vehicle modifications have been considered or completed.

Is essential for community participation: The participant requires the use of their mobility device to pursue goals related to community access, employment, education, or social inclusion.

Cannot be safely loaded/unloaded in other ways: Solutions like a standard roof rack or hoist are not viable due to the device's characteristics or the participant's physical limitations.

The trailer is a critical accessory that enables the participant to safely and legally transport the equipment required for their daily life, thus facilitating greater independence and participation.

Scope of the Accessory The support covers the cost of a fit-for-purpose trailer, which may include features such as:

A custom design or modification to securely accommodate the specific dimensions and weight of the participant’s wheeled mobility device.

Integrated ramps or lowering systems to enable independent or assisted loading/unloading of the device.

All necessary components for securing the mobility device during transit, ensuring compliance with road safety standards.

The connection components required to attach the trailer to the participant's vehicle.

NDIS Process Requirement This item is categorised as a Quotable Support. To receive funding, the participant must have an allocation in their NDIS plan for Assistive Technology and typically requires:

A professional assessment (e.g., by an Occupational Therapist) that documents why internal transport or a less costly solution is not appropriate or safe for the participant's specific mobility device.

A detailed written quote from an NDIS Registered Provider for the supply and, if necessary, custom fitting of the trailer. The quote must demonstrate that the cost represents value for money and meets the participant’s functional needs.