05_220621811_0122_1_2
Hearing device - External speech processor and accessories

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item, 'Hearing device - External speech processor and accessories' (Line Item: 05_220621811_0122_1_2), falls under the Assistive Technology (Capital) support category.

This funding is for the provision of an external speech processor and related accessories. An external speech processor is the external component of an implantable hearing device (such as a cochlear implant or bone conduction implant) that captures and converts sound into electrical signals for the implant.

The support item includes the main external processor unit as well as necessary accessories. These accessories may encompass essential components like microphones, battery packs, rechargeable batteries, chargers, cables, and connectivity devices required for the optimal functioning and daily use of the speech processor.

The goal of this support is to provide advanced auditory assistance to NDIS participants with profound hearing loss and/or an implantable device, enabling enhanced speech comprehension, particularly in challenging listening environments. Given the high-cost and complex nature, this support requires an Assistive Technology assessment and a quote from a suitably qualified professional for NDIS approval.