NDIS Mobility Equipment Guide — What's Covered & How to Buy
NDIS Mobility Equipment Guide — What's Covered & How to Buy
NDIS funds mobility and daily living equipment under Assistive Technology (AT). This guide explains what's covered, how the funding tiers work, and what CareAid can supply.
Common NDIS-funded mobility equipment
How NDIS AT funding works
| Category | Cost range | Process |
|---|---|---|
| Low Cost AT | Under $1,500 per item | Usually no OT assessment or prior approval — buy directly |
| Mid Cost AT | $1,500 – $15,000 | OT assessment and quote typically required; NDIS prior approval may be needed |
| High Cost AT | Over $15,000 | Full AT assessment, specialist OT, NDIS prior approval required |
Common items by AT tier
Low Cost AT (usually no prior approval)
- Walking canes and quad canes
- Walking frames
- Standard rollators
- Raised toilet seats
- Shower stools and basic shower chairs
- Standard wheelchair cushions
- Bed grab rails and bed poles
- Grab bars
- Underarm and forearm crutches
Mid Cost AT (OT assessment often required)
- Manual wheelchairs (adjustable, lightweight)
- Mobile shower commodes
- Bariatric mobility equipment
- Custom pressure care cushions
Plan manager, support coordinator, or self-managed?
If you are plan-managed: your plan manager can pay invoices directly — contact CareAid and ask for a tax invoice addressed to your plan manager.
If you are self-managed: you purchase directly and claim reimbursement through the NDIS portal — keep the receipt and invoice.
If you are NDIA-managed: you use a registered provider. CareAid can advise on registration status — contact us.
Getting a quote from CareAid
For items requiring a quote for your NDIS plan review or prior approval, contact CareAid at info@careaidsupplies.com.au. Include the product name, quantity, and your NDIS participant number.
Home Care Package (HCP) funding
Assistive equipment and minor home modifications are also fundable under Home Care Packages (Levels 1–4). Eligible items include most of the equipment listed above. Contact your HCP provider to confirm your available balance before purchasing.
NDIS buying pathways — step by step
Self-managed
You pay for the item and claim reimbursement through the myNDIS portal. Keep your tax invoice. You can buy from any provider, including CareAid. No registration required.
Plan-managed
Your plan manager pays invoices directly. Contact CareAid for a tax invoice addressed to your plan manager with your participant number. We handle the paperwork.
NDIA-managed
You must use a registered NDIS provider. Contact CareAid to confirm registration status for the specific item category before purchasing.
Quote / prior approval
Mid and High Cost AT requires a quote and NDIS approval before purchase. Email info@careaidsupplies.com.au with the item and your participant number for a formal quote.
Getting a quote from CareAid
For items requiring a quote for a plan review, NDIS prior approval, or Home Care Package:
- Note the product name and handle (or send us the page link)
- Email info@careaidsupplies.com.au with your NDIS participant number or HCP client number
- We'll respond with a formal tax invoice or quote document within 1 business day
Browse by equipment type
- Rollators
- Walking Frames
- Wheelchairs
- Raised Toilet Seats
- Shower Chairs
- Over Toilet Aids
- Commodes
- Walking Canes
- Crutches
- Grab Rails
Buying with NDIS, Home Care or DVA?
Self-managed & plan-managed participants can buy directly from us — no registered provider needed. Same-day quotes, compliant tax invoices, GST-free where eligible.
Request a same-day quote →NDIS & funding questions
Can I buy ndis mobility equipment with my NDIS funding?
Yes. Self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants can buy directly from CareAid Supplies — you do not need a registered provider. Agency-managed participants must use a registered provider. We issue a compliant tax invoice for fast plan-manager payment.
Do I need an occupational therapist assessment?
For low-cost assistive technology (generally under $1,500) you usually do not. Mid-cost items may need written advice from an OT. Ask us and we’ll advise — or request a quote and we’ll guide you.
Are these items GST-free?
Many mobility, bathroom and daily-living aids are GST-free medical aids under Schedule 3 of the GST Act when designed for people with an illness or disability. We show the correct GST on your invoice.