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Supportive Shower Chair (130kg) | NDIS Bathroom Safety Aid

Supportive Shower Chair (130kg) | NDIS Bathroom Safety Aid

$179.99
$179.99
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Building Capacity & Independence

  • Enhances Bathroom Safety: Provides stable seating to significantly reduce the risk of slips and falls.
  • Supports Independent Living: Empowers users to manage personal care safely, fostering dignity and confidence.
  • Adjustable for a Custom Fit: Height adjusts from 42-55cm to ensure safe transfers from wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Stable & Secure (130kg Capacity): Robust frame and non-slip feet provide reliable support on wet surfaces.
  • NDIS Fall Prevention Aid: A low cost assistive technology for creating a safe and accessible bathroom.
NDIS Claims Ready Code: 03_090000911_0103_1_1
What does "Claims Ready" mean?
Support Item: Low Cost AT - Personal Care and Safety
Category: ["Category 03: Consumables"]

Our products are curated to support a range of disability-related needs and to assist participants to pursue their individual NDIS goals, in line with the principles of choice and control.

The term “NDIS Claims Ready” refers to our documentation and invoicing process, which is designed to support participants, nominees, support coordinators and plan managers when submitting a claim.

Important: It does not guarantee funding. Whether an item is funded depends on the participant’s disability-related needs, their approved plan and goals, and whether the item is considered reasonable and necessary by the NDIA or the participant’s Plan Manager.

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Regain confidence and safety in the bathroom with our Supportive Shower Chair. This essential assistive tool is engineered to provide stability and security, significantly reducing the risk of slips and falls during personal care. For NDIS participants with mobility challenges, fatigue, or balance concerns, this chair is a fundamental aid for maintaining independence and personal dignity in the home.

Key Benefits & Features:

  • Stable & Secure Support (130 kg Capacity): The robust yet lightweight aluminium frame, complete with supportive armrests and a full backrest, provides a safe and secure seating option. It gives users added confidence when sitting down and standing up.

  • Customisable Height Adjustment (42 cm - 55 cm): The legs are easily adjustable to 7 different height levels, from 42 cm to 55 cm , ensuring a safe and optimal height for transfers from a wheelchair or walker.

  • Superior Fall Prevention: The chair is fitted with large, non-slip rubber feet that firmly grip wet surfaces, providing exceptional stability and preventing the chair from shifting during use.

  • Hygienic & Comfortable Design: The contoured seat features drainage holes to prevent water pooling, and the entire frame is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean, ensuring long-lasting and hygienic use.

How This Chair Supports Independence & Safety

This shower chair is a vital assistive tool that supports NDIS goals by:

  • Reducing the Risk of Falls: The bathroom is a high-risk area. This chair provides a secure, seated option for showering, which is crucial for individuals with balance issues, muscle weakness, or who are recovering from injury.

  • Conserving Energy: For individuals who experience fatigue, standing for the duration of a shower can be exhausting. By providing a place to sit, this chair helps to conserve energy, allowing participants to complete their personal care routine with less fatigue.

  • Promoting Dignity & Independence: This aid empowers individuals to manage their own personal care routines safely and privately. The support of the chair and armrests fosters confidence and reduces the reliance on carers for physical assistance in the shower.

NDIS CLAIMS READY

Funding & Eligibility

This product is designed to support daily living goals and is generally compliant with Core - Consumables funding.

  • Support Item Name: Low Cost AT - Personal Care And Safety
  • Support Item Number: 03_090000911_0103_1_1
  • Budget Category: Core - Consumables

How to Order:

  • Plan Managed: Add to cart and select "NDIS Checkout". This generates a formal tax invoice for your Plan Manager to pay via email.
  • Self Managed: Purchase online for an instant tax invoice, or use "NDIS Checkout" if you prefer an invoice to upload to the MyPlace portal before paying.
  • NDIA (Agency) Managed: Use the "NDIS Checkout" to generate a quote. We will then arrange a service booking (endorsement might be required).

*Participant's funding eligibility is subject to their individual NDIS plan goals.

The Supportive Shower Chair is a fundamental safety aid designed to help NDIS participants manage their personal care routines with greater safety and independence. It is classified as Level 1 Low Cost Assistive Technology—an essential piece of equipment that mitigates the high risk of falls in the bathroom environment.

How This Item Supports NDIS Goals

This bathroom safety aid directly supports NDIS goals related to independent living, personal safety, and health and wellbeing by:

Preventing Falls & Enhancing Safety: The bathroom is a primary location for falls. By providing a stable, non-slip seated option, this chair directly addresses this risk, supporting the critical goal of keeping a participant safe in their own home and preventing injury.

Fostering Independence & Dignity: This chair empowers participants with mobility challenges to shower safely without requiring physical assistance from a carer. This fosters a sense of independence and preserves dignity in one of the most personal daily living activities.

Managing Fatigue & Conserving Energy: For participants who experience fatigue or have limited endurance, the ability to sit while showering is crucial. It helps to conserve energy, allowing them to complete their personal care routine safely and have more energy for other activities throughout the day.

Meeting 'Reasonable & Necessary' Criteria

This shower chair aligns with the NDIS 'Reasonable and Necessary' criteria by being a highly cost-effective and evidence-based solution that is directly related to a participant's disability-related safety needs.

It represents excellent value for money by helping to prevent falls, which can lead to hospitalisation and the need for significantly more expensive supports. As a fundamental piece of low cost assistive technology, it is a proactive and reasonable investment in a participant's safety and independence.

Some products are shipped through authorised logistics partners, including Amazon. Your purchase is always with LowCost AT, and we remain your responsible Australian supplier and NDIS registered provider.
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