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What is Low Cost Assistive Technology

by Bianca S. | NDIS Expert
Last Updated: March 2026
What is Low Cost Assistive Technology
NDIS

Last Updated 11 July 2019

Under the NDIS, Assistive Technology includes pieces of equipment a person can use to help them do everyday tasks they can't do on their own. Assistive Technology can help a person maintain greater independence and make tasks/activities easier and safer for them to do.

The NDIS describes Assistive Technology according to the complexity of a participant's needs. The lowest being level 1.

NDIS Funding - Level 1 (Basic Assistive Technology)

Has the following characteristics:

  • Costs less than $1500
  • Safe to use and you don't need help setting it up.
  • Don't need an assessment or any quotes once approved as 'reasonable and necessary'.
  • Funding for Low Cost AT in your NDIS Plan is included under your Core Budget and myPortal under ‘Low Cost AT’
  • Buy this AT from your local store or the internet.
  • Examples Include:
    • Daily living solutions/daily adaptive equipment: everyday use products with specific features that address functional limitations for the individual; medication management devices (except for vision impairment); nonslip bathmat; non-electronic magnifiers; signature guide; talking watch; long-handled or adapted grip equipment, cutlery (& similar items for daily living); tactile dots, large print calendar, large print labels; alert systems with flashing light e.g. baby cry, smoke alarm, doorbell.
    • Mobility: replacement mobility cane; replacement covers (like for like); walking stick
    • External continence: One off/short term supply of washable briefs; pads; bedding protectors.
  • NOTE: It does not include these items which are Level 3 or Level 4 complexity
    • weighted blankets
    • bed-sticks
    • poles
    • bedrails or bedrail covers.

What Level 1 Low Cost Assistive Technology can I buy?

Where to Find AT Service Providers

MyCareSpace AT Providers

MyCareSpace Resources on Assistive Technology

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