PACE: 05: Assistive Technology
MyPlace: 05: Assistive Technology
241303121
0123: Assistive Products for Household Tasks
1: Daily Living
2: Capital
Where a support item does not have a price limit then the provider and participant should agree on the reasonable price for the support. If necessary, they should also agree on the billing schedule for the support. In the NDIS Support Catalogue marked under empty type.
This NDIS support item, Environmental Control (ECU)/Safety-Related Products (05_241303121_0123_1_2), is included under the Assistive Technology (AT) category (Support Category 05). It is designed to provide systems for operating domestic devices from a distance, offering an essential pathway to independent living for NDIS participants.
What are Environmental Control Units (ECUs)? An Environmental Control Unit is an electronic device or system that acts as a technical bridge, assisting individuals with significant physical disabilities to control their surroundings. These systems enhance a participant's autonomy by enabling them to remotely operate a wide range of household functions, including:
Lighting and climate control (heating/cooling)
Security and entertainment systems (e.g., television, audio)
Operation of doors, curtains, and windows
Telephones and communication devices
Participant Outcomes: The integration of ECU and safety-related products is transformative, fostering independence and dignity. Participants enjoy enhanced safety, comfort, and control within their living spaces. By granting control over daily tasks, these technologies can significantly reduce the need for constant caregiver presence, improving quality of life and day-to-day functional efficiency.
Funding Notes: This is a Quotable Support item, which means a quote is required before the support can be purchased and claimed. This support item is typically included as a stated item in a participant's NDIS plan.
Some activities can be delivered without the participant percent
Some providers can charge participants for the time it takes them to travel and deliver support