05_123612811_0105_1_2
Transfer AT - Pool Environment Hoist

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (Code: 05_123612811_0105_1_2) is for Transfer AT - Pool Environment Hoist.

Category and Purpose This is a Capital Support item under the Assistive Technology support cluster, registered under Personal Mobility Equipment (0105). This specialised hoist is designed to facilitate the safe and secure transfer of NDIS participants with physical limitations into and out of swimming pools, spas, or hydrotherapy environments.

Product Description and Benefit A Pool Environment Hoist is a robust, weather-resistant mechanical device used to lift and lower an individual between the pool deck and the water. These hoists are vital for participants to engage in aquatic activities, which are crucial for physical therapy, well-being, and social inclusion.

Key features and benefits include:

Safe Water Access: It ensures a secure and comfortable transition, eliminating the need for manual lifting and significantly reducing the risk of injury for both the participant and the carer.

Enhanced Independence: The hoist empowers participants to access hydrotherapy and recreational swimming with dignity, promoting greater independence and self-confidence.

Specialised Design: Models are designed for stability, ease of operation, and resistance to corrosion, suitable for home use or community pool settings. Hoists can be fixed (anchored) or sometimes mobile, and may be hydraulic, hydropowered, or battery-powered.

Inclusion: By providing accessible entry and exit, the hoist facilitates full participation in leisure and therapeutic aquatic activities, supporting a healthier lifestyle.

The unit of measure for this support item is Each. Provision of this item, which is generally a high-cost item, may require a quote as per the NDIS Assistive Technology guidelines, and is detailed in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits document.