06_123615401_0111_2_2
HM - Ceiling Hoist

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item is allocated under the Capital - Home Modifications category. The line item covers the cost of permanent structural modifications required for the installation of a Ceiling Hoist system in a participant's home.

Ceiling hoists and their associated tracking systems are essential for the safe and dignified transfer of participants, often used between a bed, wheelchair, commode, or bath. Unlike portable hoists, a fixed ceiling hoist minimises manual handling risks for support workers and maximises consistency and safety for the participant.

The funding covers all necessary aspects of the Home Modification process related to the installation of this equipment, including:

Structural Assessment and Design: Services provided by a qualified builder, architect, or occupational therapist to design the installation, ensuring structural integrity (e.g., reinforcing ceilings or walls).

Installation Costs: The labour and materials required to install the tracks, motor, and charging units, making the hoist a permanent part of the dwelling.

Making Good: Restoration work to walls, ceilings, and finishes impacted by the installation.

This support is relevant to permanent modifications associated with the NDIS Registration Group 0111: Home Modification Design and Construction. As a Home Modification (HM), this support requires specific recommendations from an Allied Health Professional and approval from the NDIA. Claims are made against the specific support number: 06_123615401_0111_2_2.