05_222106843_0122_1_2
Hearing accessory - Remote Microphone System

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (Code: 05_222106843_0122_1_2) covers the supply of a Hearing Accessory, specifically a Remote Microphone System.

What is a Remote Microphone System? A Remote Microphone System is a key piece of Assistive Technology (AT) designed to improve listening ability, particularly in noisy or challenging acoustic environments. The system typically includes a portable wireless microphone transmitter and one or more personal receivers. The microphone is worn by the speaker or placed near the sound source, capturing the voice directly. The receiver then wirelessly sends this clear, amplified audio directly to the listener's hearing aid, cochlear implant, or headset.

Purpose and Benefits This device is funded to significantly assist NDIS participants with hearing loss by overcoming common barriers to communication, such as:

Distance: Ensuring clear reception of a speaker's voice, even when they are at a distance (e.g., in a classroom, lecture hall, or meeting room).

Ambient Noise: Dramatically enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio, making the speaker's voice stand out clearly over distracting background sounds.

Reverberation: Minimising sound distortion caused by echoes in large rooms or spaces with hard surfaces.

This item falls under the Capital Support Category for Assistive Technology and is intended to help NDIS participants achieve their individual goals related to communication, daily living, education, and social or community participation.