Many Australians living with disability or reduced mobility want to know one thing: does the NDIS cover a rollator? The short answer is yes. Rollators can be funded under the NDIS as Assistive Technology. But the process involves a few steps, and the right approach depends on your individual plan. This guide walks you through exactly what is covered, which rollators qualify, and how to claim. In This Guide Does the NDIS Cover Rollators? Which Rollators Qualify? The Role of an OT Assessment How to Claim: Step by Step Self-Managed vs Plan-Managed Other Funding Options Key Takeaways Rollators fall under...

If you're wondering whether the NDIS will fund a wheelchair, the short answer is yes. But how the process works — and how much documentation you'll need — depends on the type of chair and its cost. This guide walks you through the 2025-26 rules, the assessment steps, and what to expect when you put in your request. Does NDIS Fund Wheelchairs? How to Get Your Wheelchair Funded What to Expect in Your NDIS Plan Does NDIS Fund Wheelchairs? Yes. Wheelchairs are funded under the NDIS as Assistive Technology (AT), sitting within Support Category 5. The level of funding available...

The terms "power assist wheelchair" and "power wheelchair" sound similar, but they describe two very different products. Choosing the wrong one can mean real frustration — and a lot of wasted money. Here's a clear explanation of both, and some guidance on which one is the right fit for your situation. Key takeaways A power wheelchair is fully electric and joystick-controlled — the person does no pushing at all A power-assist wheelchair is a manual chair with motorised wheel hubs that amplify the user's pushing effort Both can be funded through the NDIS — an OT assessment determines which is...

Yes, the NDIS can fund an electric wheelchair, and for eligible Australians, it can cover the full cost. The path to getting there involves a few clear steps, but if you qualify, it's well worth the effort. Here's a plain-English guide to how NDIS power wheelchair funding works, who's eligible, and what to do first. Key takeaways NDIS participants under 65 with a permanent mobility-related disability can apply for a funded power chair Most power chairs require an OT assessment: the NDIS won't approve a chair without clinical justification The process has four main steps: plan, assess, quote, and approve...

If you've spoken with an occupational therapist or physiotherapist about wheelchair seating, you've probably heard the term "90-90-90." It refers to the ideal starting position for most wheelchair users: hips, knees, and ankles each sitting at roughly 90 degrees. Getting this right makes a real difference to comfort, pressure care, and how well you can use the chair day to day. Here's what it means, why it matters, and how the specs on an electric wheelchair connect back to it. What Is the 90-90-90 Rule? Why Getting Your Position Right Really Matters How Electric Wheelchair Specs Relate to 90-90-90 What...

Can You Get a Funded Pressure Cushion in Australia? Yes, in many cases you can. Whether you hold a DVA Gold or White Card, receive a Home Care Package, or are registered with the NDIS, there are real pathways to getting a pressure cushion funded or subsidised. This guide explains how each programme works and what steps to take. Key takeaways: DVA Gold Card holders can access pressure cushions through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP) with a clinical assessment. Home Care Package recipients can request a pressure cushion as an assistive technology item through their provider. NDIS covers pressure cushions...

Yes, NDIS funding is available for bathroom safety products and modifications. The category they fall under, and how to get them approved, depends on what you need. We explain how NDIS covers bathroom safety so you know exactly what to ask for and how to ask for it. Key takeaways Grab rails, non-slip mats, bath lifts, and similar equipment are funded under Assistive Technology (AT) Installing grab rails, building ramps, and wet room conversions are funded under Home Modifications (Capital Supports) Low Cost AT ($1,500 and under) is the simplest category to use; most bathroom safety products fall here Major...

One of the most common questions we hear is whether pressure cushions are covered by Medicare. The short answer is no. Medicare does not fund pressure cushions in Australia. But if you or a family member has an NDIS plan, a DVA card, or a Home Care Package, you may be able to access funding through one of those pathways. Here is how each one works. Getting a pressure cushion through NDIS DVA funding Aged care funding Getting a Pressure Cushion Through NDIS Pressure cushions are classified as Assistive Technology (AT) under the NDIS. Depending on the price, they fall...

Yes, the NDIS can fund an over bed pole. Whether yours gets approved comes down to your plan, your disability-related goals, and the evidence your occupational therapist provides. This guide walks you through how over bed poles sit within the NDIS framework, which support budget to use, and the steps to get one. If you're not on the NDIS, we've also covered Home Care Package options for older Australians. Key takeaways Over bed poles qualify as Assistive Technology under the NDIS when they are linked to your disability and goals. Most over bed poles cost under $1,500 and can be...