NDIA Code Guide
Communication and Information Equipment 0124 Code Guide | NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) states that a funded support must represent “value for money” in that the costs of the support are reasonable, relative to both the benefits achieved and the cost of alternative support.
The Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and Consumables Code Guide 2024-25 serves as a reference guide for this section. Although it does not include all Communication and Information equipment supports that may be provided under the NDIS, it lists the most commonly used supports to help providers claim payments and participants compare equipment.
For more information on pricing, please consult the NDIS Support Team or visit the Price Arrangements and pricing page of the NDIS website. *The ATHM and Consumables Code Guide is subject to change, and the latest version is available on the NDIS website.
The assistive technology identified below are to assist participants with alternate communication or to access written or spoken communication through electronic or other means.
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Communication - Amplifiers (05_222106253_0124_1_2)
Devices to amplify one or more person's voice (primarily for group / meeting settings where individuals have hearing / voice impairment).
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Communication and Information AT - Computer / Device interfaces (05_221300111_0103_1_2)
Includes keyboards, trackballs, text to speech and other peripherals and tools (Reading / Writing / Input / Output Items).
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Communication AT - Face to Face Electronic Devices (05_221315811_0124_1_2)
Electronic communication devices with customisable and changing screens, to allow highly customised voice output generation and may include multiple input methods (Speech Generating Devices / Visual Technology / Communication Devices).
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Communication AT - Non-Electronic Devices / Books / Tools for Face to Face (05_222100111_0124_1_2)
Communication boards accessed by pointing, eye gaze or other selection methods - usually non-electronic (Communication Devices, Books and tools).
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Personal Reader - Speech and Visual Output (05_221315880_0124_1_2)
Electronic device, primarily for people with visual or reading disability.
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Personal Reader - Speech Output only (05_221321879_0124_1_2)
Electronic device which converts text to speech.
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Vision - Portable Audible Player for Read Content (05_223907278_0124_1_2)
Portable audible player for connection to computers.
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Programming / Customisation - Electronic Equipment (05_702288440_0124_1_2)
Programming and/or customising electronic equipment (e.g. communication devices) to meet the individual's disability-specific needs.
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Communication AT - Software related items for Computer / Tablet / Phone - Advanced (05_222102111_0124_1_2)
Software to convert a tablet or computer device to a communication device.
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Communication / ICT AT - Complex need interface - Eye or EMG / Neural Control (05_241327891_0124_1_2)
Hardware and software that directs or selects inputs by visual gaze or neural/neuromuscular action to activate a computer or face to face communication device.
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Communication AT - Simple Button or Keys with Voice Output (05_221315254_0124_1_2)
A device which provides an audible message when triggered.
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Voice Amplifiers for Personal Use (05_220906234_0124_1_2)
Portable personal device to amplify voice where there is a vocal impairment.
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Computer Tablet or Smartphone with critical Sensory or Cognitive Apps (05_222102811_0124_1_2)
Required for participation in home and community, not solely for education or work. e.g. visual navigation. See “Would We Fund It” guide on NDIS website.
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Delivery - Communication and Information AT (05_711000080_0124_1_2)
Must be claimed as a secondary support.
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Repairs and Maintenance - Communication Cognitive or ECU AT (05_502200312_0124_1_2)
Includes maintenance/repair of NDIS funded environmental control systems.