OT-led AT assessments for wheelchairs, mobility aids, shower equipment, pressure care, daily living aids and communication devices, for NDIS self- and plan-managed participants.
An assistive technology assessment establishes what equipment a person needs, why they need it, and which specific items are clinically appropriate. Our OTs trial equipment with the participant in their home or community environment, then write a thorough AT report with product recommendations, supplier quotes and evidence-based justification for NDIS funding requests. We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants and liaise directly with suppliers and support coordinators throughout the process.
You'll speak with one of our AHPRA-registered OTs.
We usually call back within one business day.
Assistive technology assessments across QLD, NSW, VIC & TAS
An assistive technology assessment is more than a product recommendation. The OT needs to establish the clinical need, confirm the equipment matches the person's functional situation and environment, trial options where possible, and write a report that gives the NDIA the specific evidence it requires. The level of detail the report needs varies by AT cost tier, and getting that calibration right at the referral stage saves everyone time.
Before any specific AT is recommended, the OT assesses the person's physical and cognitive function across the relevant domains: posture and seating, upper and lower limb function, transfers, communication, mobility and daily living tasks. The AT recommendation follows the functional picture; the assessment comes first. This is what distinguishes a clinical AT report from a product catalogue.
For mid and high-cost AT, trialling the equipment in the person's actual environment is best practice and often expected by the NDIA. The OT coordinates with suppliers to arrange a trial at the home or community visit where the AT category and timing allow. The trial findings are documented in the report and form part of the clinical justification for the specific product recommended.
Low-cost AT (generally under $1,500) may be purchased without a formal assessment, though OT input is still useful. Mid-cost AT requires an OT quote and justification. High-cost AT (power wheelchairs, complex communication devices, ceiling hoists, specialised seating) requires a full OT assessment report and, in most cases, an equipment trial. The report is written to the tier requirements as standard.
The AT report includes specific product recommendations with make, model and item code where available, plus clinical justification for why that product is appropriate over alternatives. The OT coordinates with registered AT suppliers to obtain formal quotes in the format the NDIA requires. These quotes are included in the report package so the support coordinator or plan manager has everything needed to submit the funding request.
High and mid-cost AT is funded under NDIS Capital Supports, which has specific evidence requirements. The report addresses the participant's functional need, the link between that need and the recommended AT, confirmation of the trial (where conducted), supplier quotes, and the clinical rationale for the specific item over a less expensive alternative where relevant. The report is written with the NDIS assessor in mind, not a general clinical audience.
AT assessments often involve more than one clinician. Complex seating and mobility AT may require input from a physiotherapist alongside the OT. Communication devices may involve a speech pathologist. Where coordination is needed, the OT takes the lead on the AT report and liaises with the relevant practitioners. We also keep the support coordinator and plan manager informed throughout the process, and send completed reports to whoever is nominated.
AT assessments involve more than writing a report. We trial, we justify, we coordinate with suppliers, and we make sure the equipment actually works for the person in their real environment.
Call (07) 3477 9366 or submit the form. Tell us what type of equipment is being considered, the person's diagnosis and functional situation, and their NDIS funding status. We confirm scope and provide a written quote before any visit is booked.
An AHPRA-registered OT visits the home (or community setting where the equipment will be used). We assess the person's functional needs, trial suitable equipment options where possible, and measure the environment for fit. Standardised tools are used where clinically appropriate.
The completed AT report is delivered digitally within two to three weeks. It includes clinical justification, specific product recommendations, supplier quotes and any supporting evidence for the NDIS funding request. We send the report to whoever you nominate: support coordinator, plan manager or the participant directly.
Assistive technology needs vary significantly by age, disability type and living environment. Our OTs assess children, adults and older people across a wide range of AT categories.
Kids
Birth – 17
For children, AT assessments may cover specialised seating, communication devices (AAC), adapted utensils, toileting and bathing equipment, and mobility aids. We assess in the home and school environments and write reports that the NDIS requires for low, mid and high-cost AT.
Adults
18 – 64
For working-age adults, AT assessments cover a broad range: manual and power wheelchairs, shower and commode equipment, hospital-grade beds, pressure care mattresses, hoists and transfer equipment, and daily living aids. We write to NDIS Capital Supports standards.
Older adults
65+
For older people, equipment assessments may be funded through Home Care Packages, CHSP, DVA or the NDIS. We assess mobility aids, shower chairs, bath boards, raised toilet seats, walking frames and other daily living equipment to support safe ageing at home.
Our Occupational Therapists are AHPRA-registered, supported by OT assistants, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a warm admin team who'll be your first point of contact. Small enough to know your name, big enough to match you with someone whose experience fits your goals.
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Tell us your preferences: gender, language, cultural background, clinical experience. We'll match you with a clinician who fits.
We can't list fixed prices publicly. What you pay depends on your funding stream, the service, and your location. But every Astrad client gets the same three things, in writing, before any visit is booked.
Request a written quoteEvery client gets a clear written quote setting out session rates, expected travel time and any reports, before we schedule a single visit.
For NDIS participants we bill within the limits set out in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. No surprises at invoice time.
Travel and non-face-to-face time are always quoted in writing, at the rates allowed for your funding stream. What you see is what you pay.
Our Occupational Therapists travel to you. At home, at school, at work or in the community. We cover metro and many regional areas across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Not sure if we reach your postcode? Ask us. We usually confirm within one business day.
Check availabilityBrisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba
Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle
Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat
Hobart, Launceston, Devonport
Questions about AT categories, NDIS AT funding tiers or what the report needs to include? Call (07) 3477 9366.
An assistive technology (AT) assessment is an OT-led process that establishes what equipment a person needs to improve their function, safety or independence. The OT assesses the person's current abilities, the environment where the equipment will be used, and trialling suitable products. The outcome is a written AT report with specific product recommendations, clinical justification and (for NDIS-funded equipment) the supporting evidence the NDIA requires to approve the funding request.
Our OTs assess and report on a broad range of AT including: wheelchairs (manual and power), specialised seating and positioning, shower and bathroom equipment, commode chairs, pressure care mattresses, hospital-grade beds, hoists and patient lifters, walking aids and frames, daily living aids (kitchen, dressing, writing), communication devices (AAC), and sensory equipment. Complex AT like power wheelchairs and AAC devices may require a specialist OT assessment.
The NDIS categorises AT by cost and complexity. Low-cost AT (generally under $1,500) may be purchased without a formal assessment, though OT input is still recommended. Mid-cost AT requires an OT quote and justification. High-cost AT (like power wheelchairs and complex communication devices) requires a full OT assessment report and, in many cases, a trial of the equipment before the NDIA will approve the funding. We write reports for all three tiers.
Yes. We receive AT referrals from support coordinators, plan managers, participants and their families, hospitals and other allied health professionals. No formal referral letter is required. Tell us the type of equipment being considered, the person's NDIS status and their location, and we'll confirm scope and turnaround.
Where possible, yes. For higher-cost AT, trialling the equipment in the person's actual environment is best practice and is often expected by the NDIA. We coordinate with suppliers to arrange trials at the home visit where the AT category and timing allow.
Once the AT assessment is complete and we've identified the most appropriate products, we contact registered AT suppliers to obtain formal quotes in the format the NDIA requires. We include these quotes in the AT report package, so the support coordinator or plan manager has everything needed to submit the funding request.
For NDIS participants, OT time for an AT assessment is billed within the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, typically from the Capacity Building budget. The total cost depends on the complexity of the AT, the number of products being assessed and travel. We provide a written quote before any visit is scheduled. Contact us for an indicative quote for your situation.
Whether the referral is for a child who needs specialised seating, an adult requiring a power wheelchair, or an older person whose shower equipment needs updating, our OTs assess carefully and write reports that give the NDIA or funding body what it needs. Self-managed and plan-managed NDIS, HCP, DVA and private clients welcome. Call (07) 3477 9366 or submit the form.
We usually call back within one business day.
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Brisbane time
