What Kind of Supports Does the NDIS Fund?

The NDIS defines reasonable and necessary supports as items that will help you pursue your personal goals and aspirations. For example, it can be equipment that makes you more independent and assists you to take part in social activities. Reasonable and necessary supports even applies to work and anything else that helps you become an active member of the community.

For example, the LifeGuard SmartTracker could be considered a reasonable and necessary support item. It does more than just let you send an emergency alert to our 24/7 Emergency Response Centre. It also has a GPS locator and a fall detector feature. Most importantly, it comes with a speakerphone that allows the INS LifeGuard response team to speak to you and assess the situation. The LifeGuard SmartTracker provides you with a reliable way to get help when you're out and about doing the things you love, and at the same time, gives your loved ones peace of mind knowing that help is never more than a press of a button away.

The NDIS provides assistance for products that help with personal care, transportation to help you contribute to the community, as well as social, economic, and daily life activities. Some of the more specific examples can include:

• Products that can help you get or keep employment
• Therapeutic supports
• Assistance to help you maintain your house
• Items to help you become more independent
• Modifications to your home
• Mobility equipment or alterations to your vehicle so it can be used easily



What Supports are not Funded by the NDIS?

The NDIS won’t fund any supports that aren’t related to your disability. They also won’t provide assistance if another government department is funding your support. The rebate must apply to day to day living costs and can’t cause you any harm or pose a risk to anyone else.

The NDIS also doesn’t fund time-limited medical conditions. So, for example, if you have an injury that is going to heal after some rest and relaxation, then these supports won’t be eligible for rebates.



How Do You Receive an NDIS Funding?

The NDIS is there to support you when you need it to reclaim your independence or for assistance to help you get to work or contribute to your local community. If you currently use products to support yourself or are looking to purchase some in the future, it can be worth exploring if you’re eligible for NDIS funding.

If you wish to receive funding, you can download the NDIS Access Request Form from their website. Then simply follow the instructions to submit your request.