Good news: an over toilet aid is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Most models fall within the low-cost assistive technology threshold, so you can often purchase one directly without a formal AT assessment. This guide explains which support category it falls under, what evidence you need, and exactly how to claim based on how your plan is managed.
- Is an over toilet aid covered by NDIS?
- Which NDIS support category
- How to claim based on your plan type
- What to tell your OT or support coordinator
- If you are on a Home Care Package instead
Is an over toilet aid covered by NDIS?
Yes. An over toilet aid is classified as assistive technology for daily activities under the NDIS. It supports independent living by making toilet transfers safer and more manageable, which directly aligns with the NDIS's daily living support objectives. Most over toilet aids in Australia are priced between $80 and $250, putting them comfortably within the low-cost AT threshold of $1,500.
Which NDIS support category
Over toilet aids are funded under Assistive Technology in the NDIS support catalogue. The relevant support purpose is Daily Activities (formerly known as Improved Daily Living). The specific AT class is personal care and safety assistive technology.
The low-cost AT threshold
Items under $1,500 are considered low-cost AT under the NDIS. For these items, you generally do not need a formal AT assessment. You can purchase the item yourself if you are self-managed or plan-managed. The key requirement is that the item is "reasonable and necessary" — meaning it relates directly to your disability and supports the goals in your plan.
What evidence you need
For a low-cost over toilet aid (under $1,500), most participants can purchase without a formal assessment. A letter or recommendation from your OT or GP strengthens your claim, though it is often not required. If your plan is agency-managed, your NDIS provider may ask for evidence of the recommendation before purchasing on your behalf.
How to claim based on your plan type
How you purchase the over toilet aid depends on how your NDIS plan is managed.
Self-managed
You purchase the over toilet aid directly and keep the tax invoice. You then submit the invoice through the NDIS myplace portal to claim reimbursement from your AT budget. We can provide a GST-inclusive tax invoice in the format the NDIS portal requires.
Plan-managed
You order the over toilet aid and ask us to send the invoice directly to your plan manager. Your plan manager pays from your AT budget, so there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. We can invoice your plan manager directly if you provide their details at checkout.
Agency-managed
For agency-managed participants, purchases must go through a registered NDIS provider. We recommend speaking with your support coordinator about whether an over toilet aid can be included in a service agreement with your current provider, or whether a direct purchase arrangement is available under your plan.
What to tell your OT or support coordinator
When requesting an over toilet aid through NDIS, it helps to be specific. Let your OT or support coordinator know the exact product you are considering (including the model name and price), that it relates to safe and independent toilet transfers in your home, and that it falls under low-cost assistive technology. If your OT has already assessed your transfer needs, ask them to note the recommendation in your NDIS records. This speeds up approval for plan-managed and agency-managed participants.
If you are on a Home Care Package instead
If you are aged 65 or older and receiving a Home Care Package rather than NDIS funding, the process is different. Over toilet aids can also be funded through a Home Care Package, but approval goes through your care coordinator rather than the NDIS portal. The process, typical timeframes, and what to watch out for are all covered in our guide on over toilet aid funding through a Home Care Package.
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