05_122306139_0105_1_2
Wheelchair - Powered With Powered Standing Mechanism

Line Item Description

This NDIS Assistive Technology support item (05_122306139_0105_1_2) is a complex piece of equipment categorized under Capital Support (Support Category 05). It refers to a specialised Powered Wheelchair with a Powered Standing Mechanism.

Description and Function This is a motorized wheelchair that incorporates a feature designed to assist a participant in moving from a seated position to a full or partial standing position via an integrated powered mechanism. The primary goal of this technology is to significantly enhance a participant's independence, mobility, and ability to engage in daily and community activities at a standing height.

Key Benefits of a Powered Standing Mechanism:

Improved Independence: Allows the participant to change positions without manual assistance, which is vital for self-management of daily tasks.

Health and Wellness: Facilitating regular standing can assist with pressure relief, promote better circulation and respiratory function, and contribute to bone density maintenance.

Social Participation: The ability to move to eye-level improves interaction in social, work, and community environments.

NDIS Claiming Information This item is considered a Quotable Support. This means it is typically a high-cost or specialized piece of Assistive Technology that requires a detailed assessment by a qualified allied health professional. To claim this item, a provider must:

Ensure the support is specifically stated in the participant’s NDIS plan.

Negotiate a final price in a Service Agreement with the participant.

Provide a written quote that is submitted to and approved by the NDIA before the support item is supplied and claimed.