NDIS Minister Stuart Robert has announced temporary changes to funding arrangements to allow NDIS participants in Victoria and New South Wales to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks from NDIS funds.
This applies only to:
- If you live in Victoria and NSW
- If you receive an average of at least one hour a day of face-to-face daily living supports and need PPE items that include: gloves, face shields or face masks.
- Participants NDIS funds that are plan or Agency managed are able to purchase PPE through registered providers.
- Self- managed participants can choose where they purchase PPE and record and claim their purchases as per usual process.
- NDIS participants in Victoria and NSW will be able to use an existing support item Low Cost Disability- Related Health Consumables) to claim on the cost of PPE.
- Participants living in their own home who test positive for COVID-19 and are required to self-isolate or quarantine will also be able to claim for related cleaning costs.
Providers:
- Extension for Victoria and NSW providers to claim for the cost of PPE that allow workers to continue delivering essential disability supports to NDIS participants.
Assistive Technology
NDIS have temporarily broadened the flexible approach for low cost Assistive Technology. Therefore allowing participants to access low cost items such as physio equipment and smart devices in consultation with their existing support providers.
Supported Independent Living
NDIS have introduced two new support items for cleaning services and higher intensity support for participants living in supported independent living during the COVID - 19 pandemic.
NDIS Coronavirus information and support
Please check NDIS website regularly for the latest information.
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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Email: enquiries@ndis.gov.au
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