NDIS Assistive Tech 2025 brings significant improvements to how NDIS participants can access, upgrade, and replace their essential AT equipment. Whether you’re living with changing mobility needs or looking to enhance your daily independence, recent updates mean quicker approvals, more funding flexibility, and easier pathways to support.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the process, or unsure of how to request or maintain your AT, these changes are designed to put control back in your hands.
NDIS Assistive Tech 2025 Updates at a Glance
Here are some of the key improvements this year:
✅ Faster Approvals for Urgent Items
New NDIS processes now support quicker turnarounds for essential items like replacement wheelchairs, hoists, or communication devices—especially if your safety or mobility is affected.
✅ Simplified Upgrade Pathways
As your needs change, so can your equipment. 2025 changes support smoother upgrade requests, particularly when supported by an allied health professional’s recommendation.
✅ Flexible Use of Core Funding
Participants can now more confidently use Core Supports for low-cost AT (under $1,500), such as adaptive utensils or smart home alerts—without needing formal assessments.
NDIS Assistive Tech 2025: Understanding When You Can Upgrade or Replace
Knowing the right time to seek an upgrade is crucial. You may be eligible if:
- Your equipment no longer meets your needs
- It’s broken, outdated, or beyond repair
- Your goals or living environment have changed
- You’ve had a reassessment and require a new support solution
NDIS Assistive Tech 2025: How to Make the Most of Your Plan
To benefit from these changes, remember to:
- Include AT in your goals during your planning or reassessment meeting
- Keep documentation ready, like quotes, condition reports, or therapy letters
- Talk to your support coordinator or plan manager early—especially for mid- to high-cost AT
Where Permalink Support Services Fits In
Permalink is here to simplify the process for you:
🔹 We translate your goals into plan-ready language that aligns with funding criteria
🔹 We work with therapists and suppliers to source the best-fit equipment
🔹 We help fast-track your applications by guiding you through paperwork and quote collection
🔹 We stick around—support doesn’t stop after the item arrives
Catch Up on Our Previous AT Blogs
Want to learn more about AT categories and how to get started? Check out our other guides:
- 📘 Assistive Technology Funding: How to Maximise Your Plan
- 📘 Navigating Assistive Technology with Permalink Support Services
Together, these blogs give you a full picture of how AT fits into your NDIS plan—from selecting items to maintaining and upgrading them over time.
Need help navigating AT changes in 2025? Whether you’re upgrading your wheelchair or exploring new home tech, Permalink Support Services is here to guide you every step of the way.
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Next week, we’ll cover how to use NDIS funding for home modifications in 2025!
