Funding Options for Mobility and Assistive Equipment
Funding guide

Your Guide to Funding Options for Mobility & Assistive Equipment

Choosing the right equipment is important—understanding how to fund it shouldn’t be complicated. This page explains the main funding types our customers use and how they work in practice.

  • Understand how NDIS, aged care and other schemes fund equipment
  • See what each funding type means for purchases and hire
  • Find official resources on the NDIS and My Aged Care websites
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NDIS funding

NDIS Funding Types

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports eligible Australians under 65 living with permanent and significant disability. The way your plan is managed determines how equipment purchases and hire are processed.

Self-Managed

You pay providers directly and claim reimbursement through the NDIS portal.
You can use any provider; they do not need to be NDIS-registered.
Gives you maximum flexibility and control over how and where you purchase equipment.
Official NDIS resource
↗ NDIS – Self-management

Plan-Managed

A plan manager receives and pays invoices on your behalf.
You can generally use registered or unregistered providers.
Your plan manager looks after the financial administration and record-keeping.
Official NDIS resource
↗ NDIS – Plan management

NDIA-Managed (Agency-Managed)

The NDIA pays providers directly through the NDIS portal.
You must use NDIS-registered providers only.
Suited to participants wanting very low administrative responsibility.
Official NDIS resource
↗ NDIS – Using your plan and budget
How this applies to your equipment
We work with self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants every day. We can prepare itemised quotes that match your funding type and provide invoices in the format required by plan managers and the NDIA.
Assistive technology

What NDIS Budget Covers Equipment?

Most mobility and daily living equipment is funded through the Assistive Technology (AT) budget in your NDIS plan.

Examples of items commonly funded under AT

Walkers and rollators
Mobility scooters and wheelchairs (manual and powered)
Adjustable and hospital-style beds
Bathroom equipment and shower commodes
Transfer aids and hoists
Pressure care cushions and mattresses

AT levels and evidence requirements

Low-cost AT (Level 1–2): Usually under $1,500 and often does not require a quote.
Mid/high-cost AT (Level 3–4): May require an occupational therapy assessment, quotes or AT forms.
Official NDIS resources
↗ NDIS – Assistive technology explained
↗ NDIS – Low-cost AT
Aged care funding

Aged Care Funding (My Aged Care & ACAT)

Older Australians may be able to fund equipment through the aged care system instead of, or in addition to, the NDIS. This generally applies to people aged 65+ (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people).

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

Provides entry-level support for people who need one or two basic services.
Some equipment may be provided or arranged through CHSP-funded service providers.
Usually involves a small co-payment from the person receiving services.
Official government resource
↗ Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

Home Care Packages (HCP)

Provides ongoing home care funding across four package levels.
Equipment can often be funded where it is reasonable and necessary for your care needs.
Your Home Care Package provider approves purchases and arranges payment from your package.
Official My Aged Care resource
↗ My Aged Care – Home Care Packages

ACAT / ACAS assessment

To access CHSP or Home Care Packages you will usually need an assessment from an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), or Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) in Victoria.
The assessment helps determine what level of support and type of program is most appropriate.
Official My Aged Care resource
↗ My Aged Care – ACAT assessments
Other funding

Other Funding Pathways

Depending on your circumstances, there may be other schemes that help fund mobility and assistive equipment.

Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) – Queensland

Provides subsidies for a wide range of medical aids and equipment for eligible Queensland residents.
Supports people with permanent and stabilised conditions or disabilities.
Official Queensland Health resource
↗ Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS)

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

Eligible veterans and war widows/widowers may access equipment through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).
Covers a range of mobility aids, daily living equipment and home safety items.
Official DVA resource
↗ DVA – Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP)
Working with us

What You May Need to Provide

To prepare quotes or process orders under your funding, we may ask for some basic information.

Your NDIS number or My Aged Care ID (if applicable).
Contact details for your plan manager, support coordinator or Home Care Package provider.
Any relevant clinical recommendations (for example an OT letter or AT assessment report).
Delivery address and access notes (steps, lifts, narrow doors, parking, etc.).
If required by your funder, specific product details (SKU, model and quantity) for quoting.
How we can help
We regularly prepare itemised quotes tailored to NDIS plans, Home Care Packages, CHSP, MASS and DVA. If you are unsure what information your funder needs, our team can guide you step-by-step, and if they request something specific later, we can always add it.