Smarter Advice about Specialised Equipment

Is Gizmo a Registered NDIS provider?

Yes, NDIS Registration ID 4-3LLK-2290


What type of NDIS Participants can Gizmo provide services for?


As an NDIS Registered Provider, Gizmo currently provides services for all types of NDIS Participants:  NDIA Managed, Plan Managed and Self-Managed.


What services does Gizmo provide for NDIS participants?

Gizmo provides therapuetic supports in the form of independent advice and prescription from an experienced allied health professional working in the field of complex assistive technology.  

AT that is more complex requires detailed assessment, trialling and prescription:  this service is provided by Gizmo and has a cost that is separate from the AT itself.  Jenni works with each NDIS client throughout the equipment selection process, providing as much or as little support as you require to get equipment in place to help you achieve your individual goals. 

What type of assistive technology can Gizmo prescribe?

Complex and specialised assistive technology in requires professional assessment and lodgement of either a formal Assistive Technology Request or a supporting letter (in the case of Mid-Cost AT) before funds will be approved and participants can purchase the equipment.  Gizmo generally prescribes complex assistive technology in the following areas:


Personal mobility equipment,  including manual and powered wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility systems, mobility scooters, power add-on devices, postural seating products, pressure management cushions.


Sporting and recreational products including recreational and sporting wheelchairs, wheelchair adaptations to allow recreational pursuits, specialised bicycles and tricycles as well as other adaptive equipment for outdoor access.


Vehicle Modifications including vehicle modifications to allow wheelchair occupants to travel in their chairs, wheelchair hoists and carriers and vehicle ramps.


Home care items including beds, pressure management mattresses, postural chairs, lift chairs, mobile shower commodes, bath supports hoists, slings and transfer equipment.



Does Gizmo sell equipment?

No, Gizmo is a fully independent consultancy that supports participants to identify, trial, purchase and fit specialised equipment from a range of equipment vendors.  Gizmo does not sell equipment and does not accept any commissions from equipment vendors.

How much do services cost and how much should participants include in their plan?

Assessment, therapy, training and fitting, as required to deliver the correct AT to meet each participant’s needs, is funded by the NDIS as a Therapeutic Support under CB Daily Activities, support item Ref 15_055_0128_1_3, currently at a rate of $193.99 per hour.  Funds to provide these therapeutic supports must be available in your plan under Capacity Building (Daily Living), but funds for the AT itself will generally not be allocated or appear in your plan until after the Assistive Technology Request is lodged and assessed by NDIA.

Each participant’s needs are different, and time required will vary according to complexity.   Gizmo generally negotiates an up-front fixed fee service agreement for all NDIS participants to provide services related to AT.  This will usually be an amount of time between 5 and 20 hours as required to best achieve client goals through in-person assessment and trials, and is inclusive of any associated  travel, communication and paperwork requirements.   Although estimates can be provided prior, the total hours required to complete your AT prescription or review will usually be confirmed after the initial assessment has been completed, and your service agreement completed at that time.  Additional services outside the scope of the original work will be charged at the hourly rate, including fitting services. 

How much should I allow for travel costs?

Travel costs will be included in your fixed-price service agreement.  Gizmo currently provides NDIS services in the greater Brisbane and Gold Coast areas, south to around Burleigh and north to around Strathpine.  For clients outside these areas, service will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, depending on capacity.

Where will services be provided?

Where assistive technology will be extensively used in the participant’s own home, and/or where needs are complex, it is preferable to conduct the initial assessment at home with familiar carers and family present.  Equipment trials are also often best conducted at home, especially if the participant has special needs that make it difficult to travel and trial equipment in other locations. Where needs are well understood, or where considerable adjustment or tool work is required during the trial, it often saves time and money to trial a range of options at the vendor premises.  For some clients with long standing and well-understood needs, it may be possible to conduct an initial phone interview, followed by assessment and trial of equipment, all at vendor premises.  Remote support services can be provided by phone or video link as appropriate.

Will Gizmo provide a quote for services?

Gizmo is always happy to provide individual quotes for service, or provide an estimate of the hours that will be required to complete AT assessment, prescription, fitting and/or training.  Where needs are not well understood, it will be necessary to complete an initial assessment to provide an accurate quote for service.