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Safety: Slip Resistance Coating/Grab and/or Guide Rails

Line Item Description

This support item is categorized under Assistive Technology (AT) within the NDIS, specifically focusing on modifications and equipment to enhance safety and access within the participant's home environment. The supports covered are essential for participants at risk of falls or those with mobility, strength, or balance impairments.

The support item includes the provision and installation of:

Grab and Guide Rails: These rails are strategically placed in areas like bathrooms, toilets, showers, and hallways to provide a stable handhold. They assist the participant with balance, standing, sitting, transferring, and navigating high-risk areas, significantly reducing the likelihood of a fall.

Slip Resistance Coating: The application of a specialised coating to floors or wet areas (such as showers, ramps, or outdoor paths) to substantially increase the traction and friction of the surface, particularly when wet. This modification is vital for fall prevention.

These modifications are considered low to mid-cost and are critical for enabling participants to safely and independently perform daily activities in their own home. An assessment by a qualified allied health professional (e.g., Occupational Therapist) is typically required to determine the necessary type, location, and dimensions of the aids for the participant's specific needs.