Goods, equipment and assistive technology include items that assist the client with self-care, mobility, communication, reading and personal care, to support the client to maintain or regain independence. These can be provided through loan or purchase.
Examples include (but are not limited to):
• support and mobility aids
• medical care aids
• communication aids
• reading aids
• car modifications
• robotic vacuum cleaners
• dressing aids
• shower chairs
• sensor mats
• over-toilet frames, bidets
• walking frames
• adapted utensils
• low vision aids such as binoculars, electronic magnifiers and magnifying/reading software.
Items to cost less than $500 per item, and not require customisation. Assessment of the client for equipment suitability, and training in its use, may also be provided.