NDIS participants use of assistive technology

Population groups

• Indigenous status

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary for First Nations and non-Indigenous participants?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who received assistive technology supports, by Indigenous status. In 2023–24 Q1, 39% of First Nations NDIS participants received assistive technology supports, compared with 49% of non-Indigenous participants.

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  Indigenous status	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
  First Nations	39%
  Non-Indigenous	49%
  All persons	48%

  Notes:

  1. From 2022–23 Q3 (March quarter), data presented in these webpages measures the proportion of active NDIS participants receiving assistive technology supports of any value in the last 12 months. This differs from earlier releases of these webpages (in December 2022 and March 2023) where data was restricted to assistive technology supports valued more than $1,500. The change is due to additional data becoming available, which means that measure data are more complete.
  2. Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the start and end of the 12 month period.
  3. Participants are likely to still be using and benefitting from assistive technology (as a capital investment) even if there are no costs incurred during a 12-month period.
  4. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  5. Data as at 30 September 2023. This is a three month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
  6. Indigenous status is voluntarily self-reported based on the ABS standard for Indigenous status.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Sex and gender

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary by gender?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who received assistive technology supports, for males and females. In 2023–24 Q1, 42% of male NDIS participants received assistive technology supports, compared with 57% of female participants.

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  Gender	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
  Males	42%
  Females	57%
  All persons	48%

  Notes:

  1. From 2022–23 Q3 (March quarter), data presented in these webpages measures the proportion of active NDIS participants receiving assistive technology supports of any value in the last 12 months. This differs from earlier releases of these webpages (in December 2022 and March 2023) where data was restricted to assistive technology supports valued more than $1,500. The change is due to additional data becoming available, which means that measure data are more complete.
  2. Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the start and end of the 12 month period.
  3. Participants are likely to still be using and benefitting from assistive technology (as a capital investment) even if there are no costs incurred during a 12-month period.
  4. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  5. Data as at 30 September 2023. This is a three month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Age group

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary by age?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who received assistive technology supports, grouped by age. In 2023–24 Q1, 61% of NDIS participants aged 45–64 received assistive technology supports, compared with 37% for the 15–24 age group.

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  Age group	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
  15–24	37%
  25–44	44%
  45–64	61%
  All ages	48%

  Notes:

  1. From 2022–23 Q3 (March quarter), data presented in these webpages measures the proportion of active NDIS participants receiving assistive technology supports of any value in the last 12 months. This differs from earlier releases of these webpages (in December 2022 and March 2023) where data was restricted to assistive technology supports valued more than $1,500. The change is due to additional data becoming available, which means that measure data are more complete.
  2. Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the start and end of the 12 month period.
  3. Participants are likely to still be using and benefitting from assistive technology (as a capital investment) even if there are no costs incurred during a 12-month period.
  4. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  5. Data as at 30 September 2023. This is a three month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Cultural and linguistic diversity status

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary by cultural and linguistic diversity background?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who received assistive technology supports, by culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) status. In 2023–24 Q1, 53% of NDIS participants from CALD backgrounds received assistive technology supports, compared with 48% among the non-CALD group.

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  Cultural and linguistic diversity status	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
  CALD	53%
  Non-CALD	48%
  All persons	48%

  Notes:

  1. From 2022–23 Q3 (March quarter), data presented in these webpages measures the proportion of active NDIS participants receiving assistive technology supports of any value in the last 12 months. This differs from earlier releases of these webpages (in December 2022 and March 2023) where data was restricted to assistive technology supports valued more than $1,500. The change is due to additional data becoming available, which means that measure data are more complete.
  2. Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the start and end of the 12 month period.
  3. Participants are likely to still be using and benefitting from assistive technology (as a capital investment) even if there are no costs incurred during a 12-month period.
  4. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  5. Data as at 30 September 2023. This is a three month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
  6. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) cohort includes people born in countries other than main English-speaking countries (Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, Republic of Ireland, and South Africa), and/or those who mainly speak a language other than English at home.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Remoteness

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary by remoteness?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who received assistive technology supports, grouped by remoteness. In 2023–24 Q1, in major cities, 49% of NDIS participants received assistive technology supports, compared with 43% in remote and very remote areas.

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  Remoteness	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
  Major cities	49%
  Inner regional	47%
  Outer regional	45%
  Remote and very remote	43%
  All areas	48%

  Notes:

  1. From 2022–23 Q3 (March quarter), data presented in these webpages measures the proportion of active NDIS participants receiving assistive technology supports of any value in the last 12 months. This differs from earlier releases of these webpages (in December 2022 and March 2023) where data was restricted to assistive technology supports valued more than $1,500. The change is due to additional data becoming available, which means that measure data are more complete.
  2. Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the start and end of the 12 month period.
  3. Participants are likely to still be using and benefitting from assistive technology (as a capital investment) even if there are no costs incurred during a 12-month period.
  4. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  5. Data as at 30 September 2023. This is a three month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
  6. Areas of remoteness are classified using the ABS Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS).

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Disability group

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary by disability group?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who received assistive technology supports, by disability group. In 2023–24 Q1, of NDIS participants with spinal cord injury, 93% had received assistive technology supports, compared with 24% of participants with other sensory/speech disability.

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  Disability group	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
  Acquired brain injury	59%
  Autism	33%
  Cerebral palsy	82%
  Down syndrome	47%
  Hearing impairment	66%
  Intellectual disability	38%
  Multiple sclerosis	85%
  Psychosocial disability	35%
  Spinal cord injury	93%
  Stroke	79%
  Visual impairment	67%
  Other neurological	77%
  Other physical	83%
  Other sensory/speech	24%
  Other	78%
  All disabilities	48%

  Notes:

  1. From 2022–23 Q3 (March quarter), data presented in these webpages measures the proportion of active NDIS participants receiving assistive technology supports of any value in the last 12 months. This differs from earlier releases of these webpages (in December 2022 and March 2023) where data was restricted to assistive technology supports valued more than $1,500. The change is due to additional data becoming available, which means that measure data are more complete.
  2. Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the start and end of the 12 month period.
  3. Participants are likely to still be using and benefitting from assistive technology (as a capital investment) even if there are no costs incurred during a 12-month period.
  4. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  5. Data as at 30 September 2023. This is a three month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
  6. Disability group 'Other' includes Developmental delay, Global development delay, Other and NULL (no value).

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview