Low Cost Assistive Technology
The NDIS recently shared information
about how they have temporarily
broadened the flexible approach for
low cost assistive technology (AT)
items so participants can continue
to receive NDIS funded supports
and services during the COVID-19
pandemic.
NDIS Updates
What is the NDIS doing to help
participants?
Changes announced 12 June 2020
In keeping with national health
advice, businesses and the
community are beginning to ease
restrictions and some temporary
measures introduced by the NDIA in
response to COVID-19 will also begin
to return to normal.
Following a review of temporary
Participants can use their existing
NDIS funding to purchase an item
if it meets all of the criteria on the
Assistive technology explained page
on the NDIS website found here:
bit.ly/ATexplained
This will be in place until September
2020 and will be reviewed in July
2020.
measures to support participants
and disability providers during the
pandemic, the following will apply
from 1 July 2020:
• removal of the temporary 10 per
cent price loading on certain core
and capacity building supports
• the definition of short term
cancellations reverts back to two
business days. Providers will still
be able to claim 100 per cent of
Supports funded by the NDIS
The NDIS will assist participants to
live independently. This includes:
• Supports that build people's
capacity to live independently
in the community, supports to
improve living skills, money and
household management, social
and communication skills and
behavioural management
• Home modifications to the
participant's own home or a
private rental property and on
a case-by-case basis in social
housing
• Support with personal care, such
as assistance with showering and
dressing
• Help around the home where the
participant is unable to undertake
these tasks due to their disability,
such as assistance with cleaning
and laundry.
To support this new time-limited
policy the NDIS have made this
information available in other formats
including Easy Read and in animation.
You can download a copy of the
Easy Read here: www.ndis.gov.au/
media/2369/download or watch
the animation here: https://bit.ly/
easyreadanimation
the agreed support price for a
cancellation at short notice, as
introduced as part of the Annual
Price Review
• the Medium Term Accommodation
(MTA) period will return to the
original policy of 90 days (rolled
back from 180 days).
Source: www.ndis.gov.au/
coronavirus/participants-coronaviruscovid-19
The NDIS may also contribute to the
cost of accommodation in situations
where the participant has a need
for specialised housing due to their
disability.
Source: www.ndis.gov.au/
participants/housing-andndis#supports-funded-by-housingand-other-systems
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