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Wheelchair Accessory - Health-Related AT/Ventilator Carrier

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This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget's Assistive Technology (AT) category. It specifically covers the provision of a Health-Related Assistive Technology (AT)/Ventilator Carrier designed to be securely attached to a wheelchair.

This complex accessory is crucial for NDIS participants who rely on life-sustaining or essential medical equipment, such as a ventilator, oxygen concentrator, suction machine, or feeding pump, which must be securely transported with them. The carrier is a customised component that ensures the medical device remains stable, accessible, and protected during mobility, thereby guaranteeing the participant's safety and continued health support while moving through their home and community.

Due to the critical nature of the equipment being carried, this item is classified as high-cost, high-risk AT. Its prescription requires a thorough assessment and recommendation from a qualified professional, such as a specialist Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Clinical Nurse Consultant, in consultation with the prescribing clinician (e.g., respiratory physician), to guarantee the carrier is compatible with both the wheelchair and the medical equipment, and meets all safety standards for the participant.