PACE: 19: Assistive Technology
MyPlace: 05: Assistive Technology Maintenance, Repair and Rental
501224310
0105: Personal Mobility Equipment
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 (05_501224310_0105_1_2) is for the supply or repair of a battery or charger for a participant's powered wheelchair or mobility scooter. It falls under the Capital Supports budget in the Assistive Technology category, specifically for Personal Mobility or Transfer (0105) equipment maintenance and repair.
The funding is designed to cover the costs associated with maintaining essential powered mobility devices, ensuring they remain in safe and reliable working condition. This includes:
Replacement batteries: Providing a new battery when the existing one has reached the end of its useful life or is no longer functional.
Replacement chargers: Supplying a new charger, such as a standard wall charger or a specialised option like a car adapter, if the original unit is damaged or lost.
Repair services: Covering the labour and parts required to repair an existing battery or charger unit.
Access to this support is vital for an NDIS participant's independence and community participation, as it mitigates the risk of unexpected equipment failure and ensures continuous access to their powered mobility aid. This item is claimed per unit (Each).
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