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Postural Support - Seating System - custom made

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This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget's Assistive Technology (AT) category. It is designated for the provision of a Custom Made Postural Support Seating System for complex and permanent disability.

This item is specifically designed for participants whose complex or highly individualised postural and pressure management needs cannot be met by off-the-shelf or modular seating systems, or where their physical condition is progressive and requires a bespoke solution.

A Custom Made Seating System is generally a high-complexity assistive technology that involves:

Individualised Moulding: A unique mould is taken of the participant's body shape and contour to create a seating matrix that provides total contact support.

Bespoke Design: The system is designed and fabricated entirely to the participant's specifications, addressing specific skeletal deformities, muscle tone issues, or complex pressure points.

High-Level Postural Control: The primary goal is to provide maximum stability to the pelvis, trunk, and head, which is crucial for improved function, breathing, swallowing, and social engagement.

Superior Pressure Management: The contouring distributes pressure over the largest possible surface area, significantly reducing the risk of developing pressure injuries for individuals with very limited ability to reposition themselves.

The provision of a Custom Made Seating System requires a comprehensive assessment and justification report from a qualified Assistive Technology Assessor (typically a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) experienced in complex seating and postural management, in line with NDIS requirements. This support may also include the initial fitting, adjustment, and professional training on its correct use.