Support Clusters Definitions and Pricing for Victoria

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1 Support Clusters Definitions and Pricing for Victoria Release date: 1 November 23 The following price list has been developed by NDIA to help estimate and approve the cost of individualised plans. The prices list contains information on the maximum or benchmark price of identified supports. Service providers who are registered with NDIA have agreed to provide services at a cost that aligns with this list. The list identifies 32 clusters or groupings of similar supports. Beneath each cluster are support items and detailed descriptions. The price list is not a comprehensive list of all supports that may be provided in NDIS, but includes prices for the most commonly used supports. Definition of terms The price list includes the following terms: UoM (Unit of Measure): The Unit of Measure identifies how the prices on the list are broken down for example, the price may be identified as per hour, per day or per year. Number (): The Number refers to the Disability Services National Minimum Data Set code, or ISO 9999 in the case of assistive technology. Max$: Some frequently used supports are identified as having a set maximum price. For these supports NDIA will not pay higher than this rate for the support. Benchmark$: Benchmark prices provide an estimate for planning purposes. The price paid is to be consistent with the benchmark price. Quote: Standard supports, with low benchmark prices, do not require a quote. For highly specialised or higher cost supports a quotation is required - this may be supplied as a general quotation for a suite of specialist services such as transdisciplinary early childhood intervention or specifically for a customised piece of equipment. GST Prices in the list are exclusive of GST. The Australian Taxation Office provides information about GST and NDIS (in particular, the application of S38-38 of the GST Act). Remote and very remote loading For supports provided to participants in remote and very remote regions of Australia, the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority loading (remote 15%, very remote 24%) is applied to the unit price of the support. Release date: 1 November 23 1

2 Provider travel to participant Travel to provide a support Provider travel to and from the participant is included in the hourly rate paid for the support, up to a round trip of 10km. In determining reasonable and necessary supports, NDIS will consider the value for money of any additional provider travel costs; where there is a provider in the participant s geographical area that does not charge for travel, NDIS will not fund additional travel costs. Where there is no provider in the participant s geographical region and a provider has to travel to a region to provide the support, the cost of travel from the provider s usual place of business to the participant will be reimbursed at the relevant hourly rate. Where more than one person is seen during the trip travel costs are apportioned amongst the number of clients (NDIS and others) that the provider sees in the round trip. Travel costs are to be included in the cost quoted for a program of supports, such as transdisciplinary early childhood intervention, and are not payable as additional items. No additional travel costs are payable where the IHPA remote or very remote loading is applied. Provider travel for purposes of training or accompanying a participant to travel NDIS encourages all participants to be as independent in traveling as is practicable and supports the inclusion of travel training in NDIS plans for the purpose of increasing the participant s independence. A provider may be funded to support a participant to meet their travel needs under the support cluster Assistance with travel/transport arrangements. This cluster includes support items for: implementing training in the use of public transport; accompanying the participant in the use of public transport; NDIS will reimburse the provider s costs of travelling with the participant on public transport when providing supports in this cluster. All support provider travel is to be approved as part of the participant s plan. Transport of participants Where NDIS funds reasonable and necessary items such as any personal supports and training, and the participant requires transportation associated with those supports (for example, attending a day program ) NDIS will fund the reasonable and necessary costs of transporting the participant from their home (or starting point) to the centre or activity using the shortest route. NDIS will not fund the cost of participant transport normally provided by a mainstream service or that can reasonably be provided by the family or community, except where the impact of the participant s disability imposes an additional cost. 2 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

3 The following participant transport costs may be included in the participant s plan if their disability prevents the use of public transport, informal supports are not accessible or available and their reasonable and necessary goals result in a need for assistance with transport: taxi fare* per kilometer rate for a family member or carer using their own vehicle in place of other NDIS funded transport supports such as taxi s. The current rate is 75cents per kilometer. This rate only applies for travel that is solely and directly related to the participant s needs (i.e. the trip, or portion of the trip, would not be taken other than to transport the participant) and it does not apply to transport that family members or carers would be reasonably expected to provide to their family member. Where a provider transports a participant in the course of providing their funded support NDIS will pay: the provider public transport fares where they accompany the person on public transport or 75cents per kilometer where they use the providers vehicle. Additional funding may be provided in the participants plan for the purpose of the participant attending vocational training or work. *Where the participant is eligible for a taxi voucher, NDIS will fund the portion of the fare that is not covered by the voucher. All participant transport costs are to be approved as part of the icipant Plan. Equipment Equipment purchase prices are listed separately from equipment rental, repairs, maintenance or delivery costs. These are to be included as separate line items in the provider s quote and the participant s plan. Cancellations, no shows and changes to scheduled supports Providers are to have business arrangements in place to minimise the risk of cancellation, no show or change to a scheduled support. Service agreements between participants and providers should include details of these arrangements (including rescheduling the support) and advice periods for cancellations and changes to agreed appointments. No fee is payable for a support that is not delivered; that is, there is no fee payable for a cancellation, no show or change to a scheduled support, regardless of the reason or the period of notice. Release date: 1 November 23 3

4 Contents Definition of terms... 1 GST... 1 Remote and very remote loading... 1 Provider travel to participant... 2 Travel to provide a support... 2 Provider travel for purposes of training or accompanying a participant to travel... 2 Transport of participants... 2 Equipment... 3 Cancellations, no shows and changes to scheduled supports... 3 Personal supports and training... 6 Accommodation/ tenancy assistance... 6 Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transitions and supports... 6 Assistance to access and maintain employment... 7 Items related to work in an ADE... 8 Assistance with personal care and transitions in education settings... 9 Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement Assistance with daily personal activities Assistance with transport arrangements Specialist care for participants with high care needs Development of daily living and life skills Interpreting and translation Early intervention supports for early childhood Management of funding for supports under a participant's plan Household Tasks icipation in community, social and civic activities Physical wellbeing activities Specialised assessment of skills, abilities and needs Therapeutic supports Training for independence in travel and transport Behaviour support Assistive products and equipment Assistive technology specialist assessment, set up and training Assistive equipment for recreation Assistive products for household tasks Assistive equipment for cooking, cleaning and household tasks Assistive products for personal care and safety Beds and pressure care mattresses and accessories Continence related equipment Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

5 Equipment or aids for dressing or specialised clothing Equipment for eating and drinking Specialised household furniture Bathroom and toilet equipment Communication and information equipment Hearing equipment Vision equipment Home modification design and construction Personal mobility equipment Transfer equipment Prosthetics and orthotics Equipment related to walking Specialised seating for wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility equipment Specialised strollers Wheelchairs and scooters Vehicle modifications Release date: 1 November 23 5

6 Personal supports and training Accommodation/ tenancy assistance Accommodation/tenancy assistance includes support for a participant to ensure that they obtain or retain appropriate accommodation. This can include guidance or undertaking work on a participant s behalf. Support Items assistance with accommodation and tenancy obligations Max$ 1.06 Support is provided to guide, Hour No prompt, or undertake activities to ensure the participant obtains/retains appropriate accommodation. May include assisting to apply for a rental tenancy or to undertake tenancy obligations. Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transitions and supports This cluster includes short to longer term support that focuses on strengthening the participant s ability to coordinate their supports and to assist them to live at home and participate in their community. This can include assisting the participant with: budgeting life planning parenting training resolving crisis situations developing capacity and resilience in the participants network co-ordinating complex supports. Complex supports co-ordination may be provided when: there are multiple and intersecting mainstream, informal networks and funded services, and the supports require regular active management and ongoing adjustment due to the participant s regularly changing needs or the participant s needs may result in an unacceptable level of risk if services are not actively managed. Higher intensity complex supports coordination may be paid where a participant requires assistance from a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs. 6 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

7 If such support is provided or guided by a health professional because of the needs of the participant, the health professional rates apply for that support. Support Items Coordination of complex supports Coordination of complex supports- higher intensity Max$ 2.06 Assistance to strengthen the Hour No participant s ability to coordinate their supports and participate in community. This may include resolving points of crisis, developing capacity and resilience in a participant's network and coordinating supports from a range of sources. A participant s challenging Hour behaviour or high medical support needs require assistance from a coordinator with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs. life/transition planning establishment of mentoring and peer support 2.06 A time limited support to assist the participant, their family and carers to develop a vision for a meaningful life and plan for their changing needs and circumstances 3. Establishing volunteer assistance within the participant s home or community to develop skills to attend appointments, shopping, bill paying, social activities, maintaining social contact with others. Hour No Hour No Assistance to access and maintain employment Workplace assistance to enable a participant to successfully obtain and/or retain employment in the open or supported labour market. These items are only funded when the participant is not eligible to receive the support items through Job Services Australia funded by the Department of Employment or Disability Employment Services funded by the Department of Social Services. Support Items VIC Max$ Post school employment assistance 5. Time limited provision of pre vocational skills training, advice, coordination with employers, workplace orientation to assist a icipant to get a job Hour No Release date: 1 November 23 7

8 Support Items VIC Max$ Post school employment assistance - group support Assessment to identify vocational potential and suitability Open employment specialised job search assistance In a group setting, build capacity by providing skills training such as transport, time/financial management, self-care to support a participant to get a job post school. *assumes group of 3 5. Time limited vocational assistance by a workplace rehabilitation provider to determine realistic vocational options to secure and maintain open employment - includes vocational and functional assessments, counselling, monitoring of vocational training and linking with employment service provider or employer to gain sustainable employment 5. Skills matching, labour market assistance to secure suitable job placement or different employment in the open labour market Hour No Hour No Hour No on the job training and support including employer advice Workplace assessment 5. Time limited on- the- job training and post placement support related to the participant s disability that enables them to adjust to, and manage the demands of the job, the workplace environment and to assist employers to successfully facilitate (or manage) the icipants placement 5. Workplace assessment conducted by workplace rehabilitation provider to determine adjustments or modifications to workplace or work processes to ensure employment is maintained and matches the employees capabilities Hour No Hour No Items related to work in an ADE These items are only funded when support items are not available through mainstream services and when there are no funded places available in an ADE. DMI levels are based upon the participant s needs assessed in accordance with the Disability Maintenance Instrument. 8 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

9 Support items Assistance in specialised supported employment - Level 1 DMI Assistance in specialized supported employment -Level 2 DMI Assistance in specialized supported employment Level 3 DMI Assistance in specialized supported employment- Level 4 DMI Pre DMI Supported Employment Assistance Supported Employment Start-up Fee required 5. Provision of Level One ongoing on- the- job support to enable a participant(s) to maintain/retain supported employment. 5. Provision of Level Two ongoing on- the- job support to enable a participant(s) to impact of disability 5. Provision of Level Three ongoing on- the- job support to enable a participant to maintain/retain supported employment 5. Provision of Level Four ongoing on- the- job support to enable a participant to maintain/retain supported employment 5. Employment supports provided by an ADE up to and including assessment of a icipant s onthe- job support needs using the DMI Instrument - paid per month in arrears up to a maximum of 12 months or until assessment is completed 5. Supported employment administrative start-up fee paid, paid once only when a icipant starts with an ADE Max$ Month No Month No Month No Month No Month No each No Assistance with personal care and transitions in education settings This support cluster incorporates assistance to enable a participant to attend and participate in school or educational programs. This support cluster incorporates assistance to enable a participant to transition to/from education and meet their self-care needs while participating in education. Support Items personal assistance to support educational activities transition to school and other education Max$ 3. Personal assistance with self-care Hour No in an educational setting. n/a Specialised assistance in planning and transitioning to school and other education which is beyond Hour No Release date: 1 November 23 9

10 Support Items programs - program design, planning and implementation the standard transition requirements of a person a similar age. Max$ Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement This support cluster incorporates assistance with and/or supervising tasks of daily life in a shared living environment, which is either temporary or ongoing, with a focus on developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible. The support is provided to each person living in the shared arrangement in accordance with their need. Except for the final item in this cluster, the item prices do not include the cost of rent, board and lodging or other day to day usual living expenses such as food and activities, as these are not funded by NDIS. In some limited circumstances NDIS will contribute to the cost of accommodation, food and activities, for example where an integrated package is required to support the participant in emergency or respite circumstances for a short period (less than 2 weeks). A hierarchy of prices applies to this cluster of supports, based on: the number of people in the living arrangements and the level of needs of the participant funded by NDIS, as set out below. Lower needs: This support provides supervision of living arrangements as a whole and occasional to intermittent prompting to undertake household tasks and/or self- care activities. Supervision is not usually provided 24/7: supervision may be provided via off-site monitoring if appropriate. If the participant has had incidents of challenging behavior a behavior support plan is in place and it is demonstrated that the participant can be supported effectively within the available support. Where a participant has additional support needs, they may be supported in this living arrangement through a mix of additional paid and informal supports. Standard needs: Includes: Daily active assistance or supervision of most tasks. Regular inactive overnight (sleepover) icipants may be able to spend some time with their family or a friend without paid support and may call on them for incidental assistance or companionship. If the participant has episodic or occasional challenging behaviours there is a behaviour support plan in place which has been demonstrated to effectively support the person within the available support. 10 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

11 Higher needs: This support provides: o highly frequent (at least 1 instance per shift) assistance to manage challenging behaviours that require intensive positive behaviour support and /or o continual, active assistance with all daily tasks Active management of complex medical needs such as ventilation Active support is available 24/7 usually with active overnight shift Inactive overnight sleepover may be included as an exception, for example when family or friend s sleepover. May include higher staffing ratios at peak periods or for episodic or incidental behaviour supports or emergency medical needs (e.g. seizure management or discharge from hospital). Support Items assistance in a host family or alternative family situation 4.03 Paid as part of an Day agreement for a child or adult, who has high support needs, to stay with a host family. The host family will have minimum qualifications and provide support in the family home for the agreed time. The quote will reflect the hours of assistance required and length of stay defined for the period of the agreement. Benchmark assistance in a shared living arrangement (hourly rate per person) 1.04 Daily living support provided in a shared living arrangement. This is paid by the hour at the rate for one-to-one assistance divided by the number of people supported. Hour assistance in a shared living arrangement for 2 persons - standard assistance in a shared living arrangement for 2 persons - complex needs 1.04 Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individual s with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with complex support needs to live as autonomously as possible. week $3,280 week $4,247 Release date: 1 November 23 11

12 Support Items assistance in a shared living arrangement for 3 persons - lower needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 3 persons standard assistance in a shared living arrangement for 3 persons - complex needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 4 persons - lower needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 4 persons - standard assistance in a shared living arrangement for 4 persons - complex needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 5 persons - lower needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 5 persons - standard Benchmark 1.04 Assisting with and/or week $1, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with lower support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $2, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $3, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with complex support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $1, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with lower support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $2, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $2, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with complex support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or Per $1, supervising tasks of daily week life to develop the skills of the individuals with lower support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $2, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible. 12 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

13 Support Items assistance in a shared living arrangement for 5 persons - complex needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 6 persons - lower needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 6 persons - standard assistance in a shared living arrangement for 6 persons - complex needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 7 persons or more - lower needs assistance in a shared living arrangement for 7 persons or more - standard assistance in a shared living arrangement for 7 persons or more - complex needs Benchmark 1.04 Assisting with and/or week $2, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with complex support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $1, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with lower support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $1, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or week $2,3.00 supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with complex support needs to live as autonomously as possible. 1.. Assisting with and/or week $1, supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with lower support needs to live as autonomously as possible. Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with standard (or mixed) support needs to live as autonomously as possible. Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with complex support needs to live as autonomously as possible. week $1,947 week $2,3 Release date: 1 November 23 13

14 Support Items Short term accommodation and assistance in a centre or group residence Surcharge on assistance in shared living arrangement Benchmark 4. Integrated support for selfcare, Day No accommodation, food and activities provided in a centre or group residence for short periods. This item includes all expenses per 24 hour period with no additional loading. It may be used for up to 14 consecutive days, after which the weekly rates above apply Assisting with and/or supervising tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the individuals with complex support needs to live as autonomously as possible. Assistance with daily personal activities Assisting with and/or supervising personal tasks of daily life to tasks to enable the participant to live as autonomously as possible. These supports are provided individually to participants and can be provided in a range of environments including but not limited to the participant s own home. A hierarchy of prices applies to this cluster of supports, based on 1. The level of support provided a higher intensity support may be paid where a participant requires assistance from a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs: highly frequent (at least 1 instance per shift) assistance to manage challenging behaviors that require intensive positive behavior support or high medical support needs require continual active support 2. The time of day that the support is provided Daytime starts and finishes between 6am and 8pm Evening is where the support finishes after 8pm and before 12 midnight Overnight is where the support finishes after 12 midnight and before 6am. 3. The day of the week that the support is provided A weekday is Monday to Friday The extra rates paid for Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are in substitution for and not cumulative upon the shift premiums payable for evening and overnight supports; no additional rates are payable for Saturday/Sunday/Public holidays where the support finishes after 8pm. The price for overnight monitoring and inactive sleepover includes 1 hour of assistance where required. 14 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

15 Support Items assistance with self-care activities during daytime weekdays assistance with self-care activities during daytime weekdays higher intensity assistance with self-care activities per weekday evenings assistance with self-care activities per weekday evenings - higher intensity assistance with self- care activities on Saturdays assistance with self- care activities on Saturdays higher intensity VIC Max$ 1.05 Assisting with and/or Hour No supervising personal tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the participant to live or work as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or Hour No supervising personal tasks of daily life to develop the skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible 1.05 Assisting with and/or Hour No supervising personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with and/or Hour No supervising personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible* 1.05 Assisting with and/or supervising personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible 1.05 Assisting with and/or supervising personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible Hour No Hour No assistance with self- care activities on Sundays assistance with self- care activities on Sundays-higher intensity assistance with self- care activities on Public Holidays 1.05 Assisting with, and/or supervising, personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with, and/or supervising, personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with, and/or supervising, personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible. Hour No Hour No Hour No Release date: 1 November 23 15

16 Support Items assistance with self- care activities on Public Holidayshigher intensity overnight monitoring of self-care off site or on site on call rate (incl 1 hr assistance if required) assistance with self-care - nighttime inactive sleepovers (incl 1 hr assistance if required) active overnight assistance with self-care assistance with self-care - nighttime sleepovershigher intensity specialised home based assistance for a child with disability in order to sustain informal supports assistance with personal domestic activities VIC Max$ 1.05 Assisting with, and/or Hour No supervising, personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible Overnight monitoring of the No need for assistance with night personal tasks of daily life 1.05 Assisting with, and/or supervising, personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with, and/or supervising, personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible Assisting with, and/or supervising, personal tasks of daily life to develop skills of the participant to live as autonomously as possible. Specialist assistance in the home required due to the additional requirements of the child s disability; may be provided to strengthen the sustainability of informal supports 1.06 Assist participant to undertake and/or develop skills to maintain their home environment where the participant owns their own home and has sole or substantial responsibility for its maintenance. Includes assisting participant to do basic house and yard work. night No Hour No Hour No Hour No Hour No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

17 Support Items assistance with decision making, daily planning, budgeting assistance with Home Enteral Nutrition and other high cost diet costs exceeding normal food costs Travel to provide assistance with self care, greater than 10km return trip, VIC Max$ 3. Provision of time limited Hour No support to assist a person to develop and maintain daily budget including assisting in planning purchases. To be provided only where feeds or specialised food supplements exceed cost of regular food Hour No Payable at the same hourly rate as the support item Assistance with transport arrangements This focuses on the provision of transport to enable participation in community, social, economic and daily life activities. This includes, but is not limited to, taxis and specialist transport arrangements. This is provided when the participant is unable to access alternative forms of transport as a result of their disability. Support Items specialised transport to school / educational facility / employment/commu nity Taxi and other transport fares beyond taxi subsidy Requir ed 3.03 Transport required to get a person with disability to school/educational facility/employment/commun ity when they are unable to travel by other means due to their disability 3.03 Fares for taxis or other specialised accessible transport provided when a person with disability is unable to travel by public transport or other means due to their disability. Day Benchmark Release date: 1 November 23 17

18 Support Items Other transport fares Requir ed 3.03 Other fares. Includes mileage allowance paid at $0.75 per kilometre when the expense is not a usual living expense and a carer transports a person with disability in place of other NDIS funded transport or a person with disability uses their own vehicle for the purpose of getting to vocational training or employment. Benchmark Specialist care for participants with high care needs This is the provision of specialist care for participants who have high care needs. This involves support from a person with a high level of training to respond to the participant s complex needs. This does not include acute nursing care as delivered by the health system. Support Items Training or provision of support by a Registered nurse Max$ Provision of care, training and Hour No supervision of a delegated worker to respond to the complex care needs of a participant where that care is NOT the usual responsibility of the Health system. Development of daily living and life skills Development of daily living and life skills focuses on training and development activities undertaken by the participant or their carer to increase their ability to live as autonomously as possible. Training can be provided either individually or through group activities and can include skills in daily life activities, communication and social skills, problem solving and managing funding of supports. Support Items parenting training relating to disability group based training / skills development in daily personal activities Benchmark 3. Training to parents of children Hour No with disabilities to assist them in their parenting role; training for parents with a disability to assist them in parenting their children. 3. Training for the participant in a Hour No group of 3 or more to increase their independence in personal care. 18 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

19 Support Items group social skills development individual social skills development individual life and personal skills development numeracy, literacy, money / financial management skills development training for carers training in planning and plan management Auslan one, Auslan Two, training Benchmark 3. Social skills development in a Hour No group of 3 or more. 3. Social skills development with an individual, for participation in community and social activities 1.06 Individual training provided in the home for general life skills to increase independence. 3. Numeracy, literacy or financial management training and skills development Training for carers in matters related to caring for a person with disability. 3. Training in planning and plan management for participants Training in the use of Auslan and other communication techniques Hour No Hour No Hour No Hour No Hour No tafe course fee or equivalent Interpreting and translation Interpreting and translation focuses on assistance to the participant to enable independent communication in essential personal, social or community activities where translation is not available from a mainstream service. Support Items Auslan or Signed English Interpreting live captioning remote captioning interpreting and translating telephone or video interpreting Bench mark 6.05 Formal interpreting for Auslan or Hour No 110 signed English Captioning provided in person for a person with hearing impairment Captioning completed remotely for a person with hearing impairment Services to interpret or translate another language 6.05 Telephone or video services to interpret or translate another language or format Hour No 200 Hour No 200 Hour No 112 Hour No 80 Release date: 1 November 23 19

20 Early intervention supports for early childhood Coordinated and integrated therapeutic interventions for a child with disability or developmental delay in home, care, community and education settings to assist the child and their family to achieve measurable improvement in function and participation. The transdisciplinary intervention is a program of support with a range of early childhood professionals working collaboratively, and sharing responsibilities for evaluating, planning and implementing supports to improve capacity of children and their families; this program is characterised by a sharing of roles across professional boundaries and features a primary service provider or key worker for the family, who acts as the conduit between the family and expertise of the team. The $16k figure is a benchmark figure for an annual program of transdisciplinary intervention to address the specific needs of the participant and including travel costs. Support Items specialised individual early childhood interventions specialised group early childhood interventions trans disciplinary early childhood interventions package Max$ Hour Individual specialist interventions to assist a child with disability or developmental delay and their family in home, care, community and education settings 2. Group based specialist interventions to assist a child with disability or developmental delay and their family in home, care, community and education settings, with a maximum group of 4 2. A coordinated and integrated program of support involving multiple professionals with shared responsibilities for evaluating, planning and implementing supports to improve capacity of a child with disability or developmental delay, and their family Hour Year $16,000 Management of funding for supports under a participant's plan This support focuses on strengthening the participant s ability to undertake the tasks associated with the management of their supports. Plan management is the financial management of the plan supports including making payments to providers, expense claims processing, development of monthly statements for participants and claiming for payment from NDIA. This support may include a small component of liaison with providers on the provision of supports and the implementation of the participant's plan. Support Items financial intermediary - set up costs Benchmark The setting up of the financial One off No management arrangements for managing the funding of supports. 20 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

21 Support Items financial intermediary monthly processing financial and service intermediary set up costs financial and service intermediary activities Benchmark Monthly No fee The ongoing maintenance of the financial management arrangements for managing the funding of supports. The setting up of the service management arrangements to assist with managing the funding of supports. Undertaking regular liaison with providers, setting up and monitoring support provision. One off No Hour No Household Tasks Household tasks is the provision of supports to enable the participant to maintain their home environment. This may involve undertaking essential household tasks that the participant is not able to undertake. Support Items Benchmark Assistance with the cost of preparation and delivery of meals 1.06 Assistance in provision of delivered or prepared meals to a participant who is unable to prepare meals for themselves, and is not in receipt of other supports that would meet the same need. Does not include Week house and/or yard maintenance house cleaning and other household activities linen service assistance with food costs Performing essential house and/or yard activities that the participant is not able to undertake Performing essential house cleaning activities that the participant is not able to undertake. HACC Provision of clean linen to a participant who is unable to do their own laundry Hour No Hour No icipation in community, social and civic activities Assisting participants to participate actively in community, social and civic activities includes supporting participants during these activities, and developing participants ability to partake in these activities. These prices do not cover the cost of the standard expenses related to recreational pursuits, such as ticket prices or sporting game fees. Where it is deemed that a participant requires additional assistance to access community, social and civic activities an amount will be allocated in the plan to assist with this. Core groups consist of 3 or more persons per staff member. Release date: 1 November 23 21

22 A higher staff ratio for groups refers to provision of a maximum of 2 persons per staff worker when the participant has challenging behaviour or high medical support needs which require additional assistance from a worker than can be provided by the core staff ratio. A higher intensity support for individuals may be paid where a participant requires assistance from a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs: highly frequent (at least 1 instance per shift) assistance to manage challenging behaviors that require intensive positive behavior support or high medical support needs require continual active support. The price for the support varies according to the day of the week and the time of the day: A weekday is Monday to Friday Daytime starts and finishes between 6am and 8pm Evening is where the support finishes after 8pm and before 12 midnight The extra rates paid for Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are in substitution for and not cumulative upon the shift premiums payable for evening and overnight supports; no additional rates are payable for Saturday/Sunday/Public holidays where the support finishes after 8pm. Support Items group based activities in a centre- weekday evening group based activities in a centre- Saturday group based activities in a centre- Sunday group based activities in a centre - core group based activities in a centre - higher staff ratio group based community, social and recreational activities group based community, social and recreational activities - higher staff ratio Benchmark 3. Social and recreational Hour No activities in a centre based program when the activity finishes after 8pm. 3. Social and recreational Hour No activities in a centre based program on a Saturday 3. Social and recreational Hour No activities in a centre based program on a Sunday Community, social and recreational activities in a group 3. Community, social and recreational activities in a group with a staff ratio of a maximum of 2 persons per staff worker when the participant has challenging behaviour or high medical support needs Hour No Hour No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

23 Support Items group based community, social and recreational activities weekday evening group based community, social and recreational activities - Saturday group based community, social and recreational activities - Sunday assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per weekdays assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per weekdays, higher intensity assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per weekday evenings Benchmark 3. Community, social and Hour No recreational activities in a group when the activity finishes after 8pm 3. Community, social and recreational activities in a group on a Saturday 3. Community, social and recreational activities in a group on a Sunday 3. Support to enable a participant to independently engage in community, social and recreational activities during the week 3. Individual participation support by a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs during the week 3. Support to enable a participant to independently engage in community, social and recreational activities during the week. Hour No Hour No Hour No Hour No Hour No Release date: 1 November 23 23

24 Support Items assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per weekday evenings, higher intensity assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per Saturday assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per Saturday, higher intensity assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per Sunday assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per Sunday, higher intensity assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per Public Holiday Benchmark 3. Individual participation Hour support by a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs during the weekday evening 3. Provision of support to enable a participant to independently engage in community, social and recreational activities on a Saturday 3. Individual participation support by a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs on a Saturday 3. Provision of support to enable a participant to independently engage in community, social and recreational activities on a Sunday. 3. Individual participation support by a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs on a Sunday 3. Provision of support to enable a participant to independently engage in community, social and recreational activities on a public holiday Hour No Hour No Hour No Hour No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

25 Support Items assistance to access community, social and recreational activities - individual -per public holiday, higher intensity development of skills for community, social and recreational Benchmark 3. Individual participation Hour No support by a support worker with additional qualifications and experience relevant to the participant s complex needs on a public holiday 3. Training or skills development to enable a participant to independently engage in community, social and recreational activities. participation vacation care 4.04 Vacation care required due to additional needs related to disability, for participants aged 18 years who cannot access other supported vacation activities. community, social and recreational activity costs 3. Funding to enable a participant to engage in community, social and recreational activities when the cost of participation exceeds an affordable level and without which the participant would be at risk of social isolation. Hour No Day No Annual No Physical wellbeing activities Physical wellbeing activities is the provision of supports that promote and encourage physical well-being including exercise and healthy diets. These supports are provided due to the additional requirements of the participant s disability and to assist them to participate in physical wellbeing activities. Support Items dietitian consultation and diet plan development dietitian group session dietitian distance travel Max$ 2. Individual specialist dietary Hour No 164 advice to a participant due to the impact of their disability. 2. Group based specialist dietary advice on managing diet for wellbeing due to the impact of their disability 2. Travel to the participant from the providers work location, where return trip travel is more than 10kms. Hour No Hour No Release date: 1 November 23 25

26 Support Items exercise physiology exercise physiology in a group personal training Exercise physiology distance travel Max$ 2.07 Individual advice to a participant Hour No regarding exercise that is required due to the impact of their disability Advice to a participant regarding Hour No exercise required due to the impact of their disability that is provided in group setting Personal training provided to a Hour No participant required due to the impact of their disability Travel to the participant from the Hour No providers work location, where return trip travel is more than 10kms. Specialised assessment of skills, abilities and needs This cluster is the provision of specialised assessment where the participant may have complex or unclear needs or requires long term and/or intensive supports. Support Items specialist assessment of skills, abilities and needs assessment of driving continence aids: assessment, recommendation, training Max$ 2. Specialised assessment of needs Hour No by a professional. Assessment of ability to drive using adapted equipment or vehicle modification by a Driver Trained Occupational Therapist. 2. Assessment, selection and training on equipment for people with incontinence. Hour No Hour No Therapeutic supports Therapeutic supports are provided to assist the participant to apply their functional skills to improve participation and independence in daily, practical activities in areas such as: language and communication personal care mobility and movement interpersonal interactions community living. Therapeutic supports funded by NDIS are not directed toward improving a participant s health. Therapeutic supports are delivered by allied health professionals including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Music Therapist with post graduate qualifications, and Psychology or by a therapy assistant under the supervision of the therapist. 26 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

27 Travel for a round trip up to 10kms is included in the price of the support. Travel over 10kms is paid at the applicable hourly rate. Support Items Physiotherapy (group) Physiotherapy with an individual Counselling as part of a group Counselling for an individual group multidisciplinary approaches individual multidisciplinary approaches Music therapy in a group Max$ 2. Delivery of Physiotherapy support Hour No in a group setting to develop or relearn postural and movement skills and functional movement patterns, seating and mobility support, positioning and movement in daily activities; and/or exercise and advice on physical activity. 2. Development of a home program Hour No and/or delivery of physiotherapy to develop or relearn postural and movement skills and functional movement patterns; seating and mobility support; positioning and movement in daily activities; and/or exercise and advice on physical activity Facilitating self-knowledge, Hour No emotional acceptance and growth and the optimal development of personal resources through a group session. Assisting participants to identify and work towards their personal goals and gain greater insight into their lives Facilitating self-knowledge, Hour No emotional acceptance and growth and the optimal development of personal resources on a one to one basis. Assist participants to work towards their personal goals and gain greater insight into their lives. 2., Provision of interventions by more Hour No than one professional in a group session to work to achieve the participants agreed goals. 2. Provision of interventions by more Hour No than one professional in an individual session to work to achieve the participants agreed goals. Provision of interventions by a Hour No qualified allied health professional with post graduate qualifications in music therapy, in a group Release date: 1 November 23 27

28 Support Items Music therapy - individual Occupational Therapy in a group Occupational Therapy with an individual Orthoptic services to an individual Max$ Provision of individual Hour No interventions by a qualified allied health professional with post graduate qualifications in music therapy 2. Provision of Occupational Therapy Hour No in a group setting to assist with activities of daily living, focussing on supporting positive changes in the person's functioning, development and wellbeing, environmental barriers, sensory difficulties, safety. 2. Development of a plan or Hour No provision of individual Occupational Therapy to assist with daily activities, focus on meaningful activities of daily life to support positive changes in the person's functioning, development and wellbeing. May include recommendations to address environmental barriers, sensory difficulties, safety, etc Evaluation and treatment of Hour No disorders of the eye musculature Podiatry 2. Assessment and selection of adapted foot ware or therapy related to foot, ankle and leg impairments. Psychology in a group Psychology with an individual 2. Therapeutic support for psychological, emotional or behavioural disorder including cognitive therapy and development of life and social skills. 2. Therapeutic support for psychological, emotional/ behavioural disorder including cognitive therapy and development of life and social skills. This includes assisting the understanding of a person's behaviour and the design of person specific strategies to assist a person to achieve their goals. Hour No Hour No Hour No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

29 Support Items Social Work in a group Social Work with an individual Speech and Language Pathology in a group Speech and Language Pathology with an individual therapeutic program delivered by Therapy Assistant Max$ 2.04, Provision of social work to Hour No empower participants and improve interactions between participants and their social networks. This includes assistance to engage effectively in the community through a group approach to help achieve goals, gain insight into their lives and make informed decisions. 2.04, Provision of individual social work Hour No to empower participants and improve interactions between participants and their social networks. This includes assistance to engage effectively in broader community, achieve goals, gain insight into their lives and make informed decisions 2. Speech and language pathology Hour No to optimise ability to understand information and communicate thoughts and needs; assistance to ensure safe and effective mealtime support for participants with difficulty feeding/swallowing; development of the skills of communication partners to support participation. 2. Speech and language pathology Hour No to optimise the participants ability to understand information and communicate thoughts and needs ; assistance to ensure safe and effective mealtime support for participants with difficulty feeding/swallowing; development of the skills of communication partners to support participation 2. Implementation of a therapeutic Hour No intervention that has been planned by a professional therapist and is delivered by a therapy assistant under the direction of the therapist. Release date: 1 November 23 29

30 Training for independence in travel and transport Supports in this cluster focus on assisting the participant with specific skills development that will enhance the ability of the participant to travel and use public transport independently. This includes training in driving using adapted equipment or vehicle modification. Support Items mobility and orientation training public transport training and support specialised driving training and testing General life skills development activities Max$ 3. Training by an allied health Hour No professional in mobility skills or orientation for a person with visual impairment. 3. Training in the use of public Hour No transport Training provided by a Driver Trained Occupational Therapist in driving using adapted equipment, or extra tuition required due to a person s disability Hour No Hour No Behaviour support Behaviour support includes a plan developed that aims to limit the likelihood of behaviours of concern developing and /or increasing. This plan provides assistance to a participant, their family and support persons to identify behaviours of concern, including behaviour that causes harm to the participant or others,. The plan also designs specific positive behaviour support strategies. Support Items behaviour support/ management plan group therapy, family group therapy Max$ 2.03 Planned approach for strategies to Hour No limit the likelihood of behaviours of concern developing or increasing. Assistance to the participant and support persons to identify behaviours of concern, including harm to themselves/others and to design specific positive behaviour strategies for the support person. 2., Group based interventions in Hour No relation to psychosocial or relational issues required due the person s disability. 30 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

31 Support Items intensive behavioural intervention support Max$ 2.03 Development of highly specialised Hour No 180 behavioural support interventions to address significantly harmful and/or persistent behaviours of concern. training for carers and others in behaviour management strategies Development of behaviour support plans including temporary use of restrictive practices with the intention to minimise and reduce the use of these practices Training for carers and others in behaviour management strategies required due the person s disability. Hour No Release date: 1 November 23 31

32 Assistive products and equipment Assistive technology specialist assessment, set up and training This includes assistance to a participant by skilled personnel in aids or equipment assessment, set up and training. Support Items Office of hearing services voucher Referral to Australian Hearing Community Service obligation program communication equipment: assessment, set up and training vision equipment for communication or household management, assessment, setup and training driving modifications: recommendation and/or training Home Enteral Nutrition equipment: assessment, recommendation and training home modifications designed to meet participants functional needs transfer equipment: assessment, set up, training Max$ Voucher allowing participant to No NA access Office of Hearing Services assessment and device program. Free program for people under No NA 26 or indigenous over 50 years and others as per OHS guidelines. Recommendation of alternative or augmentative communication equipment, set up and training as required. Recommendation of vision equipment related to the management of written communication on paper or electronically, or other household management such as cooking/cleaning. Recommendation of vehicle modifications and training in their use by a Driver Trained Occupational Therapist. Recommendation of Home Enteral nutrition (HEN) equipment, giving sets and other peripherals required for HEN. Home modifications designed by an Occupational Therapist for an individual participants needs. Use of hoists and other transfer equipment for people with disability and their carers. No Hour No 164 Hour No 164 Hour No Hour No 164 Hour No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

33 Support Items Orthotics: Selection and or manufacture Prosthetics: Selection and or manufacture ambulant mobility equipment: Selection, configuration or training wheeled mobility equipment: Selection, configuration or training specialised seating: selection, fitting and follow up assistance with selection/ adaption of specialised recreation equipment Max$ Provision of orthotic for the arms, Hour No 148 hands, legs, feet or body for people with a physical impairment. Provision of prosthetic arms, Hour No 148 hands, legs and feet for people with amputation or limb loss. Provision and training in the use Hour No 164 of walking aids for people with disability. Provision and training in the use of wheelchairs, specialised strollers and mobility scooters for people with disability. Therapists time for selection and fitting of complex customised or custom ade seating. Does not include technicians time which is provided under the price of the product or specialised set up and delivery. Assistance in selecting or modifying specialised equipment to enable a participant to engage in community, social and recreational activities. Hour No 164 Hour No 164 Hour computer and other technology recommendation, set up and training environmental control unit recommendation, set up and training Assistance in selecting, setting up and training participants using adapted or specialist computer equipment. Assistance in selecting, setting up and training participant using adapted or specialist environmental control equipment. Hour No 164 Hour No 164 Assistive equipment for recreation This incorporates aids and equipment to assist participants in undertaking competitive and noncompetitive sports and other recreational pursuits. Support Items hand-propelled bicycles Benchmark Release date: 1 November 23 33

34 Support Items Benchmark specialist tricycles disability specific cycle adaptations basketball wheelchair rugby wheelchair track race wheelchair 10 sport adaptions to wheelchair (power or manual) 11 beach suitable wheelchair specialised bowling equipment switch adapted toys adapted books other toy adaptions adapted mobility toy assistive products for audio visual pursuits environmental control for electronic leisure access Toys adapted with switches or other adaptions to enable a child or young person with disability to use them. Books adapted with switches or other adaptions to enable a child or young person with disability to use them. Interfaces that allow a person with disability to access recreational gaming equipment when unable to do so through conventional routes. Interfaces which enable activation standard household audio visual devices by switch, scanning, voice or eye gaze. No 300 No 100 No 50 No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

35 Support Items adaptions for Terminal device to arm and hand 06 enable participation in prosthetics for sport. sport and leisure prosthetic lower limb suitable for wet environments specialist prosthetic lower limb for sports recreation equipment rental other adapted recreation equipment recreation equipment delivery, set up/ training recreation equipment delivery to a participant specialised recreation equipment repairs Products such as card holders, camera holders and adaptions to enable a person with disability to participate in recreational activity. Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping, set up adjustment and training for the participants disability specific needs Equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use. Benchmark 1, , No 100 No 50 Assistive products for household tasks Aids and equipment to enable participants to undertake cooking, cleaning, washing, home maintenance and other tasks. Support Items Benchmark environmental control systems environmental control unit ECU controlled wireless mains Release date: 1 November 23 35

36 Support Items Benchmark socket environmental control software personal Personal or medical alert emergency alarm systems system non-monitored Personal or medical alert 200 phone system monitored phone alert system system Personal or medical alert system call system Personal or medical alert 450 with in home 03 system adapted No 80 clocks ECU rental ECU equipment delivery,set up/ training Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping, fitting/adjusting for participant disability specific needs and/ or No 300 ECU equipment delivery to a participant programmable memory aids training. Equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use. No Assistive equipment for cooking, cleaning and household tasks Support Items Benchmark cluster of Adapted dish cloths, No 50 assistive devices to assist with dishwashing utensils, detergent dispensers etc. other assistive equipment for household tasks cluster of small devices to assist with food and drink preparations Adapted cooking utensils, basic appliances etc. No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

37 Assistive products for personal care and safety Aids and equipment for personal care or safety including beds and pressure mattresses, toilet and bathroom equipment, specialised clothing and continence needs. Beds and pressure care mattresses and accessories Support Items Require d beds - power adjust 4 section beds - power adjust- child suitable rails beds - extra width or height power adjust beds hi lo with companion bed Hi-lo bed with second detachable bed for partner, detachment is to assist with care needs. No 2500 No 2500 No beds extensions bed rails Rails which attach to a bed to prevent the participant falling out. No 295 bed rails covers bed cradleadjustable height bed pole for electric bed bed sticks standard bed stickstownsend long 05 bed bolster bed wedges foam 30cm bed blocks pressure mattress air filled section pressure reduction mattress pressure reduction overlay Mattress with pressure reduction properties. Overlay with air or other substance, mechanical or not. No 190 No 70 No 145 No 40 No 85 No 210 No 125 No 20 No 680 No 1685 No 2550 Benchmark Release date: 1 November 23 37

38 Support Items Require d pressure matt' continuous air loss electric bed repair personal care and safety equipment - other bed/ mattress equipment delivery,set up/ training bed/ mattress equipment delivery to a participant bed and mattress rental sleep system Mattress for very complex needs, usually for participants in bed for most of the day and night. No No 300 Other reasonable and necessary personal care and safety equipment not listed. Y Equipment delivery, No 100 removal from wrapping, fitting/adjusting for the participant s disability specific needs and/or training in usage. Equipment delivery No 50 and removal from wrapping ready for use. Weekly rate 50 Positioning cushions to help a participant maintain a consistent and optimal position while sleeping or resting Benchmark Continence related equipment Support Items Benchmark incontinence alarms Buzzer or similar that are used in continence No 25 continence package A - child annual amount continence package A adult annual training indwelling catheters, bags, night bottle or bags and change kits indwelling catheters, bags, night bottle or bags and change kits. annual annual No 1220 No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

39 Support Items Benchmark continence products -other for child Individualised continence package or products not listed elsewhere in this 50 continence package B - intermittent mild annual amount continence package C - intermittent moderate annual continence package D intermittent higher needs continence package E external average continence products other for adult list per day intermittent catheters plus gel and lubricantannual amount per day intermittent catheters plus gel and lubricant annual amount per day intermittent catheters plus lubricant annual amount sheaths, leg bags, drain bag or bottle, strapsannual amount. annual No 1295 annual No 1295 annual No 2390 annual No Urinals No 25 child nappy single-use 3/dayannual supply Nappy for a child s disability specific needs No 600 child nappy single-use 4/day - annual supply child nappy single-use diapers child (nappy) 6/dayannual supply child nappy single-use 12/day- annual supply washable incontinence sheets single-use inserts / padsadult 3/day - annual supply Nappy for child s disability specific needs Nappy for child s disability specific needs Nappy for child s disability specific needs No 800 No 1180 No No No Release date: 1 November 23 39

40 Support Items Benchmark single-use No 817 inserts / padsadult 4/day - annual supply single-use No 1226 inserts / padsadult 6/day - annual supply single-use No 2452 inserts / padsadult 12/day - annual supply adult absorbent No 1672 pull up or brief 3/day- annual supply adult absorbent No 2233 pull up or brief 4/day - annual supply adult absorbent No 3350 pull up or brief 6/day- annual supply adult absorbent No 6700 pull up or brief 12/day- annual supply continence aids delivery No 50 Equipment or aids for dressing or specialised clothing Support Items Benchmark cluster of small devices to assist with dressing and undressing Button hooks, stocking applicators and other small devices to assist with dressing and undressing. No cooling vestsmall, medium, large Vests used for people with thermoregulatory problems. Helmets Protective helmet for people with seizures or falls etc. No No Equipment for eating and drinking Support Items Benchmark 40 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

41 Support Items Benchmark HEN pump and syringe feeds- annual Pump often free on loan, includes gastrostomy, extension tubes, giving sets, containers and yes 2442 HEN pump only- annual HEN bolus syringe onlyannual additional gastrostomy devices- 3 annual additional extension sets for bolus/pump feeding-10 annual additional giving sets- 270 annual additional containers -50 annual additional bolus syringes -100 annual additional water flush syringes-100 annual cluster of assistive products for eating and drinking HEN equipment delivery HEN equipment repairs syringes. Pump often free on loan but includes other consumables as above for people who do not also syringe feed yes 2142 Average annual allocation yes 925 Average annual allocation yes 280 Average annual allocation yes 140 Average annual allocation yes 950 Average annual allocation No 165 Average annual allocation No 60 Average annual allocation No Adapted cups, spoons, cutlery and other assistive products for eating nd drinking No 100 No 50 No Release date: 1 November 23 41

42 Specialised household furniture Support Items Benchmark over bed tables No electric lift chairs- sit to stand Chairs with in built mechanical or electric system to assist movement to a standing No 1300 lounge chairs with molded seating modular seating systems adult postural chair with pressure reliefair type child postural chair with pressure reliefair type child postural chair- feeding, minimum componentssmall child postural chair- feeding, minimum componentsmedium child postural chair with maximum components position Custom fit seating for people with body shape or pressure care needs to accommodate Custom fit seating for people with body shape or pressure care needs to accommodate water chairs Standing framechild under 5 standing frame child over 5 or teen standing frame adult Custom fit seating for people with body shape or pressure care needs to accommodate. Custom fit seating for people with body shape or pressure care needs to accommodate. Feeding seat for a child with basic supports. Feeding seat for a child with basic supports. Feeding seat for a child with supports for head, body, hips, feet, etc. Chairs with full pressure relief via water filled inserts. Apparatus to hold a person in a standing position. Apparatus to hold a person in a standing position. Apparatus to hold a person in a standing position. No 2120 No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

43 Support Items Benchmark Seating/standing frame equipment delivery, set up/ training No 100 other assistive equipment for household tasks Seating/standing frame equipment delivery to a participant Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping, fitting/adjusting for participant s disability specific needs and or training. Equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use. No 50 Bathroom and toilet equipment Support Items Benchmark bedside commode adjustable folding No 300 bedside commode adjustable height bedside commode extra wide bedside commode bari 650mm w? mobile shower commode- self propel folding mobile shower commode low transporter mobile shower commode- bari transporter- 550w mobile shower commodechild transporter mobile shower commodechild self propel No 130 No 370 No 650 No 1500 No 885 No 1400 No 1250 No Release date: 1 November 23 43

44 Support Items Benchmark mobile shower commodechild No 1700 mobile shower commodepotty - child mobile shower commodepotty - junior mobile shower commodetransporter slide hi mobile shower commodespecialised child with supports toilet surround adjustable toilet surround padded arms raised toilet seats fixed to toilet seat toilet raise adjustable seat toilet raise adjustable wide seat toilet raise folding seat toilet raise 550 wide seat toilet raise 600 wide seat toilet raise 650 wide arm and back supports mounted on toilet arm supports and toilet back supports, freestanding bathing care and grooming aids stool shower adjustable with arms No 970 No 770 No 880 No 1040 No 60 No 95 No No No No No No No No No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

45 Support Items Benchmark chair shower adjustable with arms wide No 85 chair shower bariatric 175kgs chair shower swivel type chair shower bariatric 195kgs chair shower bariatric 210kgs stool shower adjustable with back change tableelectronic change table manual specialised shower trolley bathboard plastic no handle bath transfer bench no back bath support over 5 years bath support for child under 5 bath corner seat size 1 bath corner seat size 2 bidetsdetachable insert for reducing length or depth of a bathtub specialised seating for bathroom equipment Postural support inserted into a bath or placed on a stand. Postural support inserted into a bath or placed on a stand Equipment attached to the toilet with air and water dispenser for washing following toileting. No 370 No 375 No 385 No 395 No No 60 No No 550 No 600 No 400 Hour No Release date: 1 November 23 45

46 Support Items Benchmark toilet and bathroom equipment delivery, set up/ training Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping, fitting/adjusting for participant s disability specific needs and or Hour 100 toilet and bathroom equipment delivery training. Equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use. 50 Communication and information equipment This comprises of aids and equipment to assist participants with alternate communication or to access written or spoken communication via electronic or other means. Support Items fixed position Adjustable method of systems - attaching a mounting for communication device communication to wheelchair or device furniture. keyboards/ key guards simple switches switch adapted mouse input software i.e. voice activated software head pointer eye gaze system face-to-face communication assistive products Guards that assist a person in activating the right part of a screen or keyboard. This includes single input switches, pressure, touch, puff Computer mouse adapted for switch access. Software that allows non-manual or alternate access to computer. Assistive products to position screen pointer and to select items on a computer display. Hard and soft ware to direct or select inputs by gaze and a activate computer or communication device Communication boards accessed by pointing, eye gaze or other selection methods. No 150 No 90 No 50 No Benchmark 46 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

47 Support Items Benchmark letter and symbol sets and boards No 250 static-single button device which provides audible message output dynamic display dialogue units text to speech device communication software for computer or tablet customised commercial tablet communication equipment repairs voice generators voice amplifiers for personal use Books or boards with letter symbols or pictures that assist with communication. Communication device with customisable and changing screens which allows a highly customised voice output generation. Keyed input converting text to speech Software to convert a tablet or computer device to a communication device. No No Device held to the neck which picks up vibration and amplifies as speech. No 650 Device to amplify voice. No 400 Hearing equipment Support Items Benchmark static audible player display portable audible player for computer personal reader speech output personal readerspeech and visual output Hearing devices As per Office of Hearing services schedule Release date: 1 November No

48 Support Items Hearing devices Contribution to contribution reasonable and necessary hearing devices for people with higher hearing needs unable to be fully met by OHS free cochlear implant speech processor and coil external components for other implantable devices radio frequency transmission systems for hearing induction loop devices personal amplifiers/binaural listener list. The external part of the Cochlear Implant which picks up speech and processes the sound. External components for a range of implantable devices other than cochlear implants for people who are unable to use conventional hearing aids, including bone conduction devices and middle ear implants Remote microphone sound transmission systems to be used to overcome difficulties with distance, background noise and reverberation Loop devices designed for individual use in private and public situations including reception counters, meetings and other appointments Personal Sound amplifiers to be worn, usually consisting of a small box with a microphone to pick up sound which is then amplified and sent to the ears via headphones or earbuds No 600 No 80 No 250 Benchmark 48 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

49 Support Items Benchmark tinnitus reduction device May include higher technology hearing aids with tinnitus programs or standalone maskers and No 200 adapted landline telephone telephone coupler remote control streamer suppressors. Telephones with features including amplified sound, different ring pitch and visual alerts using wireless Bluetooth with a landline. Small portable device that attaches to the earpiece of the telephone and amplifies sound. A remote control that enables changes to be made to hearing aids without touching the hearing devices. It allows access to volume and program changes for people with poor or nil manual dexterity and for use by carers. Enables wireless access to accessories such as mobile phones, MP3 players and audio devices for hearing aid users. music devices Portable couplers that allow hearing aid users to access music via audio devices. tv device for hearing assistance other alarms and door bells smoke alarm adapted for hearing impaired Systems for delivering sound directly from the TV to the ear Amplified, visual alert and/or vibratory alarms Visual alert or vibrating smoke alarm packages. No 75 No 60 No 200 No 350 No 60 No 100 No 55 No Release date: 1 November 23 49

50 Support Items Benchmark baby cry alerting systems for the hearing impaired Visual or vibrating alert No 400 Cochlear and other implantable processor repairs hearing aid (one) higher needs in addition to OHS voucher hearing aid (two) higher needs in addition to OHS voucher hearing aid replacement fee OHS device over 25yrs not DVA hearing aid maintenance client contribution CSO client over 25yrs hearing aid maintenance OHS voucher client contribution hearing aid maintenance client contribution CSO client over 25yrs Payable only if manufacturers invoices for repairs is retained Devices designed to amplify sound Devices designed to amplify sound No 30 No No No 31.5 Vision equipment Support Items Benchmark image-enlarging video systemszoom text Video system which magnifies text or pictures. 850 audio labellers sound recording and playing devices cctv/ electronic magnification unit Scanners or similar which reads symbol, bar codes or text. For example daisy player. A desk top unit which magnifies paper based or detailed small objects. No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

51 Support Items Benchmark cctv electronic magnification unit- portable No 750 image-enlarging video systemsdesk top magnifier decoders for videotext and text television other vision equipment not listed assistive products for drawing and writing portable notetaking devices for braille word processing software word processing software for alternate accessvision word processing software for alternate accesstext recognition Hand held unit which magnifies paper based or detailed small objects Release date: 1 November stand alone text telephones free to telstra mobile phone with voice output and enlargement accessories for telephoning tactile computer displays braille printersdesk top braille printersportable braille embossernotetaker with voice output tactile sticks or white canes For example multipurpose big button switch customer

52 Support Items assistive Ultra sonic sensing products for devices to assist electronic orientation orientation assistive products for acoustic navigation Devices that give auditory prompts to assist with navigation tactile maps vision equipment No 300 repair 00 vision equipment delivery, set up/ training No 100 vision equipment delivery to a participant vision equipment rental Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping, fitting/adjusting for participant and or training. Equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use. No 25 Per week rate. 850 Benchmark Home modification design and construction This cluster incorporates design and subsequent changes to the participant s home. Home modification design and construction includes installation of equipment or changes to building structures, fixture or fittings to enable participants to live as independently as possible or to live safely at home. Support Items production of HACC Drawings or plans which Hour home will be used to reach modification agreement regarding the plans scope of home modification work. The confirmed drawings are subsequently used to obtain quotes for higher project management of home modifications HACC cost work. Project manager or certifier, independent of a builder, who can provide advice on the compliance of plans with the work undertaken and can coordinate quotes and payments. Hour Benchmark 52 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

53 Support Items certification or HACC Certifier independent of the Hour approval of home builder who can advise on modifications the compliance of plans ramps timber with galvanised rails- 300 per lineal meter ramps concrete with galvanised rails- 400 per lineal meter ramps modular aluminium removable 2400mm x 1200 mm ramps modular aluminium removable 600mm x 1200 mm ramps modular aluminium removable 2400mm x 1800 (landing) mm ramps modular aluminium removable 1200mm x 1200 (landing) mm home modifications - minor step ramp modification supply and fit landings and risers home modifications - minor step ramp modification supply and fit landings, risers and bilateral handrails ramp portable fibreglass 1200mm ramp portable fibreglass 1650mm with the work undertaken. Permanently installed timber ramp with galvanised rails. Permanently installed concrete ramp with galvanised rails. Temporary removable ramps which are not portable. Temporary removable ramps which are not portable. Temporary removable ramps which are not portable. Temporary removable ramps which are not portable. Portable ramp suitable for outings but not permanently affixed. Portable ramp suitable for outings but not permanently affixed Benchmark Release date: 1 November 23 53

54 Support Items Benchmark ramp portable fibreglass1350mm Portable ramp suitable for outings but not 695 ramp portable fibreglass 2000mm ramp portable fibreglass 2000mm with edge ramp portable fibreglass 875mm ramp portable fibreglass 700mm elevator- home fixed vertical lifting platformhome 05 free standing vertical lifting platform- home stair lift with seat stair climber directed by attendant for wheelchair stair lift with platform grab rails- internal supply and install supply and install specialised wall taps slip resistant tile coating- approx. 5mx 5m home modifications - rails- external permanently affixed. Portable ramp suitable for outings but not permanently affixed. Portable ramp suitable for outings but not permanently affixed. Portable ramp suitable for outings but not permanently affixed. Portable ramp suitable for outings but not permanently affixed. Platform attached to stairs or vertical drop which a wheelchair or scooter rides on. Non enclosed lifting platform similar to a lift usually traversing smaller distances than an enclosed lift/elevator. Seat and rails attached to stairs or incline for ambulant person to ride up stairs on. Portable tracked device to attach a wheelchair to that is tracked upstairs by an attendant. Platform attached to a rail or track to traverse a person over stairs Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

55 Support Items Benchmark home modifications minor miscellaneous adjustments Adjustments such as changing tap ware, small step ramps, temporary equipment and adjustments in rental 600 home modifications - bathroom modification minimal structural work home modifications - bathroom modification extensive structural work home modifications - bathroom modification including combining bathroom and toilet or laundry home modifications - kitchen adaptionno structural work home modifications project manager or building certifier HACC accommodation Moving a bath tub or enlarging a shower recess, or similar smaller work to improve access. Extensitve structural changes of the bathroom, including removal of a bath or hobless-shower This includes electrical work, relocating plumbing, widening/ relocating a doorway and waterproofing and changes to the fit-out such as toilet, tap ware, basin, shower, handheld shower, rails paint and tiles. Bathroom modifications that such as combining the bathroom, toilet and laundry. This includes structural changes such as removal of the bath, creating a hobless shower, relocate plumbing, electrical work, widening or relocating a doorway, waterproofing, and changes to the fit-out such as toilet, tap ware, basin, shower, handheld shower, rails paint and tiles. Modifications to a kitchen to enable a person with disability to access and use it. Project manager or building certifier employed to ensure compliance with modification plans to allow home access by person with disability Hour Release date: 1 November 23 55

56 Support Items Builder for home Builder employed to Hour modifications implement modifications to consultation allow home access by regarding person with disability. Occupational Therapy and participant design Benchmark Personal mobility equipment Equipment to assist participants to move around their home or the community such as equipment for walking, wheelchairs and transfer aids. Transfer equipment Support Items Benchmark transfer No 1 equipment- slide sheet board transfer No 70 wood 10 car transfer pad No transfer turn table No 90 transfer belt No 80 grip ladder No 20 hoist- mobile No 2700 kg hoist- mobile No 3500 kg hoist- mobile > No kg sling mesh\poly No 180 small 51 sling commode No 180 head support medium 52 sling head No 180 support small 53 sling head No 180 support large 58 sling average No 300 hoist mobile, sitting position solid seat hoist - mobile, standing position Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

57 Support Items Benchmark hoist- fixed to wall floor or ceiling hoist- fixed to wall floor or ceiling with installation hoist repairmobile or portable transfer equipment delivery, set up/ training transfer equipment delivery to a participant transfer equipment rental Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping ready, fitting/adjusting for participant s disability specific needs and or training. equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use. No 500 No 100 No 50 Prosthetics and orthotics Support Items Benchmark partial hand prostheses wrist disarticulation prostheses trans-radial prostheses trans-humeral prostheses forequarter amputation prostheses Extra depth footwear Pair of shoes with 250 extra depth or width that are commercially available. Custom made footwear Pair of shoes made for a participant who is unable to fit off the shelf or 1250 Shoe modifications ie raise specialist shoes. Changes made to regular shoes to accommodate impairment Release date: 1 November 23 57

58 Support Items Benchmark foot orthoses ankle-foot orthoses prefabricated- average price No 980 ankle-foot orthoses prefabricated sizes 1-4 ankle-foot orthoses prefabricated regular, large, xlge therapeutic hand splints therapeutic body splints functional hand splints ankle foot orthoses (AFO) static custom made ankle-foot orthoses ankle joint Lycra or plastic splints designed to improve general functioning. Lycra or other splints designed to improve functioning. Splints for specific purpose such as writing. No 55 No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC knee orthoses knee-ankle-foot orthoses leg orthoses hip orthoses hip-knee orthoses thigh orthoses hip-knee-ankle-foot orthoses thoracolumbar/lumbosacral-hip-knee-anklefoot orthoses other lower limb prostheses partial foot prostheses- average ankle disarticulation prostheses- average trans-tibial prostheses- average trans-femoral prostheses- average hip disarticulation

59 Support Items Benchmark prostheses- average trans-pelvic prostheses minor prosthetic No 250 repair - average price major prosthetic repair - average price Equipment related to walking Support Items Benchmark walking sticks No 15 and canes quadrapod No 30 walking stick elbow crutches No 60 fore arm support No crutches walking frame No 55 walking frame No 170 bariatric 180 kg wheeled walkerwith frame bariatric (for person with increased weight in obese range) Wheeled walker with frame for a participant with an increased weight in obese range. No 205 wheeled walkerwith frame 6 wheel wheeled walkerwith frame junior gutter wheeled walkerwith frame adult gutter wheeled walkerwalker posterior four wheeled walker with brakes and seat rollator- mini rollator with supports 54 walking 'chairs' for children aka gait trainers Devices with a sling or seat that support the body when walking. No 80 No 300 No 350 No 1230 No 230 No Release date: 1 November No 4560

60 Support Items Benchmark walking tables Devices with wheels and supporting table No 740 walking equipment delivery, set up/ training walking equipment delivery to a participant walking equipment rental or forearm support. Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping, fitting/adjusting for participant s disability specific needs and or training. Equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use Specialised seating for wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility equipment Support Items Benchmark customised back rest and seat For example molded/shaped back rest and seat with components individually aligned for 3000 custom made back rest and seat customised back rest custom made back rest seat cushion- air cushion - other air cushion hi profile air cushion low profile Custom foot supports combination cushion- gel, foam, air participant. For example moulded/shaped rest or seat. Back rest with components individually aligned for the participant. For example a moulded/shaped back rest Foot supports or restraints for a wheelchair No 716 No Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

61 Specialised strollers Support Items Benchmark pram or stroller oversized some minor supports pram or stroller oversized little or no supports pram or stroller specialised with adjustable seating wheeled stretcher self propelled crawlers and mobility boards Floor level cart or wheel device for floor mobility. Wheelchairs and scooters Support Items Benchmark wheelchair No 400 manually propelled - average folding wheelchairmanual- basic folding adult No 600 wheelchairmanual transit adult wheelchairmanual child folding wheelchairmanual custom adult folding wheelchairmanual custom adult bariatric wheelchairmanual custom child folding wheelchairmanual custom adult rigid frame wheelchairmanual custom child rigid frame Wheelchairs which cannot be selfpropelled but are propelled by an attendant Frame that is made to individual measurements. For a participant with increased weight in obese range. Frame that is made to individual measurements. Frame that is made to individual measurements. Frame that is made to individual measurements. No 400 No wheelchair Wheelchair and Release date: 1 November 23 61

62 Support Items Benchmark manual + 90 customised seating. customised seating wheelchairmanual custom made steel frame Frame that is made to individual measurements 3500 wheelchairmanual custom made lightweight frame wheelchairmanual tilt in space- adult wheelchairmanual tilt in space -child wheelchairmanual + power assisted wheels wheelchairmanual- one arm drive/lever wheelchairmanual amputee wheelchairpowered basic adult folding RWD wheelchairpowered basic adult RWD wheelchairpowered basic adult MWD wheelchairpowered basic child RWD wheelchairpowered basic child MWD wheelchairpowered tilt in space RWD adult wheelchairpowered tilt in Frame that is made to individual measurements, made of titanium, aluminium or other lightweight material. Manual frame with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees. Manual frame with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees Manual wheelchair with powered wheels that amplify pushing effort Manual wheelchair propelled by a lever or dual hand rims Manual wheelchair balanced for lower limb amputee. Rear wheel drive power chair which, folds, when disassembled Rear wheel drive Mid wheel drive Rear wheel drive Mid wheel drive Rear wheel drive with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees. Mid wheel drive with seat and back rest Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

63 Support Items Benchmark space MWD adult able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees. wheelchairpowered tilt in space child RWD Rear wheel drive with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a wheelchairpowered tilt in space child MWD wheelchairpowered TIS, recline adult RWD wheelchairpowered TIS, recline adult MWD wheelchairpowered TIS, recline child RWD wheelchairpowered TIS, recline child MWD wheelchairpowered with powered recline or leg elevation wheelchairpowered with powered seat elevation wheelchairpowered with powered standing mechanism wheelchairpowered four wheel drive wheelchair wheelchairpowered - bariatric over 200kg wheelchairpowered attendant controlled wheelchairpowered stair unit past 90 degrees. Mid wheel drive with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees. Rear wheel drive with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees. Mid wheel drive with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees. Rear wheel drive with seat and back rest able to be tipped as a unit past 90 degrees. For a participant with increased weight in the obese range Release date: 1 November Powered chair with attendant control instead of or as well as participant control

64 Support Items Benchmark climbing scooters wheels scooters wheels 10 scooters -4 wheels heavy duty repairs - mobility domain, wheeled mobility minor repair repairs - mobility domain, wheeled mobility major repair hoist repairmobile or portable mobility equipment delivery, set up/ training mobility equipment delivery mobility equipment rental 00 tyres battery or charger wheelchair alternate controls Smaller repairs on newer chairs recently past warranty. Includes repairs for chairs usually over 4 years old which may require work on actuators or other parts. Equipment delivery, removal from wrapping ready, fitting/adjusting for participant and or training. Equipment delivery and removal from wrapping ready for use Controls other than joy stick. No No 500 No 100 No 50 No Vehicle modifications Vehicle modifications includes the installation of, or changes to, equipment in a vehicle to enable a participant to travel safely as a passenger or to drive. Support Items adaptations to control speed of car adapted brake/parking brake Benchmark 64 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC

65 Support Items Benchmark adapted steering system for car adapted mirrors, door locks for car seat belts/harnesses for vehicles wheelchair-based restraint system adapted seating in vehicles vehicle hoists person only vehicle adaption for wheelchair passenger Hoist/ lift/ramp plus restraints for the wheelchair and person including floor adapt vehicle selfdriver + wheelchair adapt car selfdrive with electromechanical controls Car mounted hoist for wheelchair or scooter adapt vehicle chassis and body trailers to carry wheelchairs car modifications -self-drive from driver seat specialised child car seats ramps to place wheelchair in vehicle without occupant lowering if required. Remote access, basic self-drive plus vehicle hoist/ lift/ramp plus restraints for the wheelchair and person including floor lowering if required costs related to installing self-drive equipment, including installing automated doors, w/c docking, adaptions to steering, brake, gears and installation of electro mechanical controls Electronic or mechanical hoist mounted to car to lift wheelchair or scooter for transport Release date: 1 November Includes spinners and accelerator control

66 Support Items vehicle related No equipment delivery to a participant rental of adapted vehicle Benchmark 66 Release date: 1 November 23- VIC