Personal emergency response — NDIS Support
Yes — Personal emergency response is an NDIS support under Assistive Technology (Category 05), funded from your Capital budget when it is reasonable and necessary for your goals.
Personal emergency response (NDIS Assistive Technology, Category 05): what it covers, who it is for, funding and how to access NDIS providers across Australia.
Personal emergency response FAQs
- Is Personal emergency response covered by the NDIS?
- Yes — Personal emergency response is part of the NDIS Assistive Technology category (Category 05), funded from your Capital budget when it is a reasonable and necessary support for your goals.
- How do I get Personal emergency response funded in my NDIS plan?
- Request it at your planning meeting or plan reassessment, with evidence that it helps you pursue your goals and build independence. Plan-managed and self-managed participants can use any suitable provider; NDIA-managed participants use registered providers.
- How do I find Personal emergency response providers?
- Browse NDIS providers on Novida by category and location, compare availability and registration status, and enquire for free — your contact details stay private until a provider responds.