Advice Support Tool
Theme: Assistive Technology
Sub-Theme(s): Wheelchair Seating Systems (cushions, backrest, headrests, postural supports)
References:* NDIS Act 2013 Section 34 1. (a) - (f) and 2.* NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Our Guideline – Assistive Technology
Useful resources to guide you to provide advice:
- s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies
- AT assessment report for the recommended MWC/PWC
- Manufacturer’s websites/prescription forms
- Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcer/injuries clinical practice guideline: The International Guideline 2019
- “A Guide to Transportation of People Seated in Wheelchairs”
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Note: All criteria need to be met for the supports to be funded through the NDIS.
| Criteria for reasonable and necessary supports | Is criteria met? | Considerations (including evidence used) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.1(a) Enabling the participant’s goals and objectives | ||
| (supports will assist the participant to pursue the goals and objectives in their plan) | ☑️ Yes | s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies |
| The participant may not be able to achieve their NDIS goals/objectives if they are unable to tolerate sitting in the device/seating system. | ||
| s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies | ||
| 34.1(b) Assist the participant’s social and economic participation | ||
| (supports will assist the participant to undertake activities to facilitate their social and economic participation). | ☑️ Yes | As per above. |
| 34.1(c) Value for money | ||
| (supports represents value for money, ie the costs of support are reasonable, both in terms of the benefits achieved and the cost of alternative support) | ||
| Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 3.1 (a) - (f); | ☐ No | s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies |
| Are there comparable support options which would achieve the same outcome at a substantially lower cost? What alternative supports were considered? | ||
| Is there evidence that the support will substantially improve the life |
Criteria for reasonable and necessary supports
| Criteria for reasonable and necessary supports | Is criteria met? | Considerations (including evidence used) |
|---|---|---|
| stage outcomes and be of long-term benefit to the participant? | s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies | |
| Is there evidence that funding support is likely to increase independence and reduce funded support costs in the long-term? | ||
| Is there evidence the support will increase the participant’s independence and reduce the participant’s need for other kinds of supports? | ||
| S47E(d)-certain operations of agency | ||
| Is there evidence the quoted support cost is comparable to expected cost of same kind of supports? |
Considerations (including evidence used)
- s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies
34.1(d) Support is effective or beneficial for the participant
(supports will be, or are likely to be, effective for desired effect and beneficial for the participant, having regard to current good practice) Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 3.2 and 3.3 What are the expected benefits of the support provision? How will effectiveness of achieved outcome be measured? When will effectiveness of achieved outcome be achieved? Are there other supports required to achieve or maximise the reported support outcomes for participant?
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
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| Criteria for reasonable and necessary supports | Is criteria met? | Considerations (including evidence used) |
|---|---|---|
| s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies | ||
| 34.1(e) Support coordinates with but does not replace informal support (funding or provision of supports takes account of what it is reasonable to expect families, carers, informal networks and the community to provide) Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 3.4 | ☐ Yes ☐ No | s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies |
| 34.1(f) Support is most appropriately funded by the NDIS (supports are not more appropriately funded or provided through other general service systems or universal service obligations Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Schedule 1. | ☐ Yes ☐ No | s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies |
| Support will not cause harm (Supports will not be funded if it is likely to cause harm to the participant or pose a risk to others, or the support would be contrary to a law of a jurisdiction) Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 5.1 and 5.3 | ☐ Yes ☐ No | s47E(d) - certain operations of agencies |
Criteria for reasonable and necessary supports met?
State/Commonwealth transport requirements/regulations (headrest, etc) (rule 5.3).
Support is directly related to the participant’s disability or are day-to-day expenses or income replacement.
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 5.1 and 5.2
Support does not duplicate other supports delivered under alternative funding through the NDIS such as Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) funding.
Consider NDIS Support for Participant Rules 2013 Part 5.1
Are all of the above criteria met for all supports?
- O Yes
- O No
Version Control
| Version# | Status | Date | Modified by | Brief Description of Modification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDN145, ; a | Cleared | 01/09/2023 | Figgag | Production of initial V1.0 |
| V1.0 | Cleared | 05/09/2023 | JIF775 | Transferred to Key Advisor Advice |
Note: Document uncontrolled in hard copy
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