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Hearing device - Baby Alert Systems

Line Item Description

The NDIS line item 05_222903266_0122_1_2 Hearing device - Baby Alert Systems is an Assistive Technology (AT) support item funded under the Capital support category. This support is specifically for the provision of specialised systems designed to alert deaf or hard of hearing parents and carers to their baby's needs.

System Description and Function
This line item covers baby monitors and alerting systems that use non-auditory methods to notify a parent when their baby cries. The systems typically include:

Transmitters/Microphones: A unit placed near the baby that detects the sound of crying.

Receivers/Alerts: Devices that convert the sound into a different form of alert, such as:

Visual Alerts: Flashing lights or strobes.

Tactile Alerts: Vibrating pads placed under a pillow or mattress, which are essential for alerting parents while they are asleep.

Visual Displays: Some advanced systems may include a television camera or visual display for monitoring the baby.

NDIS Funding Context
As Assistive Technology, these systems are deemed "reasonable and necessary" when a participant's hearing disability prevents them from using standard baby monitors. They are considered an essential disability-related support to maintain safety and independence in the home.

The Baby Alert System is classified under the Assistive products for Hearing supports group (0122), and is part of the overall Assistive Technology Category (05), which provides aids and equipment to assist participants to live independently or to assist a carer to support the participant.

Benefits to the Participant
The provision of a Baby Alert System enables participants who are deaf or hard of hearing to:

Enhance Safety: Ensures the parent is reliably alerted to their baby's distress or needs, particularly during the night, reducing risk and increasing security.

Increase Independence: Allows the parent to care for their baby autonomously and confidently, without reliance on another person to monitor for crying sounds.

Support Parental Role: Facilitates the essential daily activity of parenting despite a hearing impairment.

Note: Depending on the cost and complexity, this item may be funded through different NDIS processes. Low-cost AT is often funded through Core Supports, but higher-cost systems may be funded through the Capital budget and may require a quote.