Low cost assistive technology
If you only need a low cost piece of assistive technology for your vehicle you need to talk with your occupational therapist about what you need.
A low cost piece of assistive technology for your car or vehicle is generally an item that is:
- under $1,500
- available off the shelf
- authorised for use in a motor vehicle.
Learn more about funding for low cost assistive technology.
If your vehicle is older than 5 years and no longer under warranty, we need a vehicle condition report. This is to confirm it is safe and reliable for daily use, and suitable to modify.
We would fund the cost of the inspection in your core – consumables budget.
Example
Leanne is having difficulty getting in and out of the driver’s seat.
She contacts her occupational therapist who suggests a turning seat cushion and a handy bar.
The therapist explains how to use these and tests them with Leanne.
The equipment makes it easy for Leanne to get in and out of the driver’s seat, so she buys the items using her low cost consumables budget.
Getting these items means Leanne doesn’t need to modify her vehicle, so she doesn’t have to get an engineering certificate.
Mid cost assistive technology
If you need a vehicle modification that costs between $1,500 and $15,000 you’ll need to talk with your occupational therapist about what you need.
You may not need an itemised quote but it’s useful to give it to us if you have one.
You will always need to get advice and evidence for mid cost assistive technology.
Follow the evidence requirements in Our Guideline – Assistive technology, How can you get mid cost assistive technology in your plan?
You can also check out our Factsheet - Understand assistive technology evidence, advice, assessments and quotes .
High cost assistive technology
For modifications over $15,000 you’ll need to give us an itemised quote.
Sometimes we might need a second quote to compare similar modifications between providers or to check the item is value for money.
The quote will need to tell us how much it will cost to make the new modifications or transfer existing modifications to your vehicle.
You’ll need to follow the evidence requirements in Our Guideline – Assistive technology, How can you get high cost assistive technology in your plan?
You can also check out our Factsheet - Understand assistive technology evidence, advice, assessments and quotes .
For vehicles with existing modifications we need evidence the modified vehicle will be safe and appropriate for you.
If the vehicle is currently registered in your state or territory, you can give us a copy of the current registration certificate and the engineering certificate or authorisation report for the modifications.
The report from the licensed vehicle modifier may also include this evidence.