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Long Reach Bottom Wiper (38cm) | NDIS Personal Hygiene Aid

Long Reach Bottom Wiper (38cm) | NDIS Personal Hygiene Aid

$137.99
$137.99
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Building Capacity & Independence

  • Restores Bathroom Dignity: Enables independent self-wiping, reducing the need for carer assistance with personal hygiene.
  • NDIS Assistive Technology: Qualifies as a personal care aid for arthritis, back pain, obesity, and limited mobility.
  • Extended 38cm Reach: Ergonomic curve eliminates the need to twist or bend, protecting joints and preventing pain.
  • Touch-Free Disposal: Features a release mechanism to discard used paper directly into the toilet for optimal hygiene.
  • Secure Grip System: Flexible end firmly holds toilet tissue or wet wipes, ensuring effective cleaning without slipping.
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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Maintain privacy, dignity, and independence in the bathroom with the Long Reach Bottom Wiper. This 38 cm ergonomic wand is a vital piece of low cost assistive technology designed to extend your reach. It allows individuals with limited mobility, shoulder pain, or back issues to perform personal hygiene tasks independently, reducing the need for carer assistance.

How This Hygiene Aid Supports NDIS Participants

Personal hygiene is a sensitive and critical area of daily living. This tool directly addresses physical barriers to independence by:

  • Restoring Dignity & Privacy: By enabling the user to wipe themselves effectively, this tool removes the need for a support worker or family member to assist with toileting. This restoration of privacy is a major boost to self-esteem and dignity.

  • Overcoming Range of Motion Limits: For participants with arthritis, obesity, frozen shoulder, or spinal injuries , twisting and reaching behind is painful or impossible. The 38 cm ergonomic curve bridges this gap, allowing for effective hygiene without strain.

  • Supporting Safety (Fall Prevention): Attempting to over-reach or twist on the toilet can compromise balance. By allowing the user to maintain a stable, forward-facing posture, this tool reduces the risk of slips and falls in the bathroom.

  • Easy & Hygienic Release: The mechanism allows used tissue to be discarded directly into the toilet without needing to touch it, maintaining high standards of hand hygiene.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Extended 38cm Reach: The ideal length to ensure easy access without overstretching or bending.

  • Secure Grip Mechanism: The flexible end securely holds standard toilet paper, wet wipes, or tissues during use, ensuring they do not slip.

  • Hygienic Release Function: Features a simple release mechanism (often a push button or spring) to drop used paper into the toilet for touch-free disposal.

  • Ergonomic & Lightweight: The contoured handle is designed to be held easily, even by users with reduced grip strength. The soft, smooth finish ensures comfort against the skin.

  • Easy to Clean: Made from durable, non-porous plastic and silicone that can be easily sanitized with warm soapy water or antibacterial wipes.

Meticulous Specifications

  • Length: 38 cm (15 inches)

  • Material: ABS Plastic & Latex-Free Silicone

  • Grip Type: Contoured Ergonomic

  • Mechanism: Recessed Gripper with Release Function

  • Compatibility: Standard Toilet Paper & Wet Wipes

  • Cleaning: Wash with warm soapy water

Package Includes

  • 1 x Long Reach Wiping Wand

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 Long Reach Bottom Wiper is a practical personal care aid designed to assist NDIS participants in achieving their personal goals for independent hygiene and dignity. It is classified as Level 1 Low Cost Assistive Technology - a device that compensates for limited range of motion.

How This Item Can Support NDIS Goals

This hygiene aid directly supports NDIS goals related to self-care, physical health, and psychosocial wellbeing by:

Promoting Independence in Hygiene: For participants with limited upper body mobility, reaching to wipe is a significant barrier. This tool extends their reach, allowing them to complete the toileting process independently. This reduces reliance on support workers for intimate care, fostering autonomy.

Preserving Dignity & Privacy: The ability to manage one's own toileting needs is fundamental to dignity. By removing the need for physical assistance, this aid supports the participant's privacy and self-esteem.

Reducing Pain & Injury Risk: By eliminating the need to twist or over-reach, the tool reduces strain on the back and shoulders. It also allows the user to remain seated securely, reducing the risk of falls associated with leaning or reaching while on the toilet.

Meeting 'Reasonable & Necessary' Criteria

This wiping aid aligns with the NDIS 'Reasonable and Necessary' criteria by being a highly cost-effective solution to a functional impairment.

It represents excellent value for money compared to the ongoing cost of carer hours required for toileting assistance. As a piece of versatile low cost assistive technology, it is a practical investment in daily independence and hygiene.

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.

Assistive Benefit: Extends reach for self-wiping; restores dignity for users with limited range of motion or obesity.

NDIS Category: Low Cost AT / Personal Hygiene.

Length: 38 cm.

Feature: Touch-Free Disposal Mechanism. Material: Easy-Clean Plastic & Silicone.

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