What can I use my NDIS Consumables budget for?

We get asked this question a lot!

Your Plan’s Consumables budget can be used for expenses that are reasonable and necessary to manage your individual disability-related needs.

Some examples of what may be covered include:

🛍️  Everyday consumables such as continence products, enteral nutritional products, catheters and wound care.

🛁  Personal care and safety products such as low-cost assistive aids for your bathroom, bedroom or mobility, monitors and alarms, Auslan training or interpreting and low-cost AT related to vision or hearing impairment as a result of your disability.

💻  Technology devices for telehealth and cognitive assistance (note that a spend cap applies)

Consumables must be essential for your individual disability.  Therefore, items such as groceries, prescription medicines and entertainment are not eligible to be covered.

Health Assure participants can procure items from both NDIS registered and unregistered stores.  Some merchants will invoice us directly or you can make payment and seek reimbursement.

We recommend to always check with us first prior to making your purchase if you’re unsure whether an item is covered.  In some circumstances, particularly costlier items or those considered high-risk, a quote or supporting letter from your therapist may be required.