It can be helpful to gather information about the supports you need when preparing for your NDIS planning meeting.

We can help you gather this information if you are a current client of one of our services. Please contact us for help:

• Email: chs.racsndis@act.gov.au
• Phone: (02) 5124 1067

We can’t provide specific information if you’re not a current patient of our fee for service areas, or if you’re on a waiting list.

The following general information might be useful when preparing for your NDIS planning meeting.

1. Identify your need for ongoing foot care related to your disability.
   1. Low level care is generally a minimum of an appointment every 12 weeks. You should allow approximately 6 hours of funded time to accommodate this level of care.
   2. High level care due to wounds or high foot risk may require much higher levels of care and can include an appointment every 4 to 6 weeks, or in some circumstances, weekly. You should allow a minimum of 14 hours for this level of care.
2. Consider if you need assessment or review for new medical grade footwear or for new orthotics.
   1. If so, you will require clinical assessment, casting, fitting and review appointments with a clinician for these items. You should allow a minimum of 3 hours for footwear and 4 hours for orthotics.
   2. Orthotics or footwear prescribed by a podiatrist are generally identified as low cost assistive technology, ensure the costs for these items are built into your plan.

For more information regarding Assistive Technology funding by the NDIS please refer to their website.

We have general information about our Community Care Podiatry service.