ASD Level 2 + Depression - Funding for home appliances, PT, cleaning and gardener?
Hi all, I'm currently assisting a client who is newly on the NDIS with the above diagnoses. I'm also quite new to support work, so I'd like to get a better understanding on how this works for them and for future clients.
So far from our interactions, their depression and executive dysfunction really affects them day to day, which makes tasks quite difficult and causes a lot of visual clutter, which then triggers a sensory overload, paralysis, etc.
My clients saw on a Facebook post that the NDIS could fund things like a portable dishwasher, robot vacuum cleaner, gardener, and a personal trainer to assist with their anxiety and emotional regulation. My client is currently seeing an OT which seems like their eligibility for these items will depend on the report (please correct me if I'm wrong about anything).
I've done some reading but would like further clarification:
Home appliances like mini dishwasher, robot vacuum - I saw that this would be under the "replacement support" list. Is there a dollar cap or is the eligibility dependent on the OT report and is there something specific that the NDIS looks for in the OT report to approve of this?
Personal trainer - Can my client hire a qualified community personal trainer, or does it need to be an exercise physiologist or a support worker with fitness certificates? How regular can these sessions be? From what I read, the NDIS does not cover the gym fees as it's an everyday living expense, is this correct?
Many thanks in advance!