Eligible NDIS participants can purchase rapid antigen tests with funding from their NDIS plan, to ensure safe access to their supports during current Covid outbreaks.
“We know that rapid antigen tests are an important tool for ensuring that participants continue to access their disability-related supports,” NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds said. “NDIS participants can claim rapid antigen tests to ensure their continuity of services.”
It follows National Cabinet’s agreement on the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) guidance regarding the use of rapid antigen testing.
Participants can also purchase rapid antigen tests for their support workers as needed to ensure they can safely receive supports, in line with AHPPC guidance.
This measure complements the Commonwealth program to provide free rapid antigen tests for concession card holders, which includes the majority of NDIS participants.
The temporary NDIS program will allow eligible supported independent living participants and providers to claim up to $12.50 per rapid antigen test when a support worker is required to undergo Covid testing to safely deliver supports to a participant.
There are also Covid measures available to ensure participants can safely access their disability-related supports.
Further information is available on the NDIS website, or by contacting the NDIA on: 1800 800 110.