Assistive Technology for Chronic Pain
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Chronic Pain, how the AT process works, and how to get it into your plan.
Assistive technology (AT) — from simple aids to powered equipment — helps many people with Chronic Pain do things more safely and independently. This guide explains the AT that can help, how the NDIS funds it, and how to get it into your plan.
Understanding Chronic Pain and assistive technology
Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting or recurring for more than 3 months — beyond the expected time for tissue healing. It is now recognised as a disease in its own right (ICD-11 classification), rather than simply a…
AT that can help with Chronic Pain
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Chronic Pain commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds assistive technology
AT is funded from your Capital budget, and the process depends on cost and complexity:
Getting AT into your plan
To fund AT for Chronic Pain, plan ahead: