Full list of NDIS claims Australians are trying to claim

Some unexpected requests are being made for funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. See what makes the list.

From dog washes, electric toothbrushes, iPads, vinyl floorboards, personal training sessions and sex workers - nothing is off limits.

“My friends wants to know can dog washes be funded under NDIS thank you”, one woman asked. Turns out the answer is yes if your disability means you can no longer groom, wash or walk your pet.

Another member wanted to know the “current rules around iPads/laptops in order to access telehealth” - which somewhat drew a mixed response.

“Consumables is where I bought from in Covid,” one person replied. While another offered: “For Telehealth? It comes from core”. While a third stated: “I got a tablet funded from consumables during covid for telehealth. I was told I couldn’t get a laptop”.

A mother asked if the NDIS “would fund the difference in cost between an ensuite site and a powered site” for an upcoming family camping holiday, as her daughter refuses to use public toilet facilities, meaning the family was forced to pay for more expensive cabins with ensuites.

“Does anyone know if I can order my order special gluten free already made meals out of her core supports to encourage healthy eating,” one anonymous poster asked.

“Or would it need to be written in the plan?”

Another woman who has been “aching all over” wanted to know if she would be “able to get a massage session funded through my NDIS money”.

“I’ve been aching all over all week, probably to do with how stressed I’ve been lately, and I’m willing to try anything at this point,” she wrote.

“What would it come under? Would it be a sensory thing? Has anyone else done this before and knows what to do?”.

Here are the issues people are asking about:

PETS

Helping with pet care is a popular topic.

Pet help is available.

RECREATION

How to work travel into the NDIS is a hot topic.

Career training was one suggestion for the ski lessons.

ELECTRONICS

A question about installing a security system was answered with relating “back to your disability”, while people were told to use their “consumerables” budgets for things like electric toothbrushes and ipads.

Families registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme are coaching each other in private Facebook groups.

The responses to questions about buying ipads and toothbrushes were similar.

MAINTENANCE

Modifications to cars and homes is tricky for NDIS participants to navigate.

But there are often solutions.

SPECIAL MEALS

Gluten free meals are also on the menu.

TRAVEL

Everyone needs a holiday.

Accommodation upgrades.

HYGIENE

A small but essential request.