NDIS participants use of assistive technology

What is being tracked?

Measure: Proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports

The Strategy was set to see the following tracked – proportion utilisation of NDIS participants' plans on assistive technology supports. Measure wording has been revised to clarify its intent.

This measure is part of the Availability of assistive technology priority of the Strategy. This priority is about improving access to assistive technologies and aids for people with disability.

The desired outcome is that more National Disability Insurance Scheme participants' plans provide access to assistive technologies.

In July 2026, all data since baseline at 2021–22 Q2 (December quarter) were revised. See the data dictionary for more detail on this measure.

Last updated: 02 Jul 2026

Outcome area: Personal and community support Priority: Availability of assistive technology

Baseline value

30%in 2021–22 Q2
Latest value

22%in 2025–26 Q3

Regress the measure is not moving in the direction the Strategy wants

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Trends

Has the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports changed over time?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who received assistive technology supports. Data from 2021–22 Q2 to 2025–26 Q3 are used. In 2025–26 Q3, 22% of NDIS participants received assistive technology supports, compared with the baseline value of 30% in 2021–22 Q2.

Additional trend data can be found in the downloadable tables.

Quarter	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
2021–22: Q2	30%
2021–22: Q3	30%
2021–22: Q4	30%
2022–23: Q1	30%
2022–23: Q2	30%
2022–23: Q3	30%
2022–23: Q4	30%
2023–24: Q1	30%
2023–24: Q2	30%
2023–24: Q3	29%
2023–24: Q4	29%
2024–25: Q1	29%
2024–25: Q2	25%
2024–25: Q3	24%
2024–25: Q4	24%
2025–26: Q1	23%
2025–26: Q2	22%
2025–26: Q3	22%

Notes

The Strategy was set to see the following tracked – proportion utilisation of NDIS participants’ plans on assistive technology supports. Measure wording has been revised to clarify its intent.
Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the quarter end.
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.
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.
Data as at 31 March 2026. This is a 3-month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
In July 2026, all data since baseline at 2021–22 Q2 (December quarter) were revised. The data show the proportion of active NDIS participants receiving assistive technology (AT) supports of any value relative to those claiming all types of supports.
Revised trends data show lower numerators and higher denominators than previously published figures. The updated numerators count NDIS participants only once if they claim either AT equipment or continence support (a type of AT) at the end of each quarter, instead of double-counting participants. The revised denominators include all NDIS participants who received any supports at the end of each quarter, rather than limiting to those with an active AT plan at both the start and end of the 12-month period. As a result, previously published data should not be compared with the revised data.
A substantial number of lower value AT claims (less than or equal to $1,500) are made under the NDIS ‘Consumables’ support category rather than the ‘Assistive technology’ category. The ‘AT valued less than or equal to $1,500’ reporting is restricted to participants who claimed lower value AT items through the ‘Consumables’ component of their plan, ‘AT valued more than $1,500’ is restricted to claims through the 'Assistive technology' component, and ‘AT of any value’ combines claims made under both categories.
As participants can make claims both less than or equal to, and greater than $1,500, the numerators for 'AT valued less than or equal to $1,500' and 'AT valued more than $1500' will not add up to the numerator for 'AT of any value'.

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

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

State and territory

Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary between states and territories?

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 Australian states and territories. In 2025–26 Q3, 23% of NDIS participants in Queensland and 20% in Northern Territory received assistive technology supports.

State/Territory	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
New South Wales	21%
Victoria	21%
Queensland	23%
Western Australia	22%
South Australia	22%
Tasmania	22%
Australian Capital Territory	21%
Northern Territory	20%
National	22%

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

Population groups

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 2025–26 Q3, 16% of First Nations NDIS participants and 22% of non-Indigenous participants received assistive technology supports.
Indigenous status % of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports

First Nations 16%

Non-Indigenous 22%

All persons 22%

Notes
The Strategy was set to see the following tracked – proportion utilisation of NDIS participants’ plans on assistive technology supports. Measure wording has been revised to clarify its intent.
Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the quarter end.
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.
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.
Data as at 31 March 2026. This is a 3-month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
Indigenous status is voluntarily self-reported based on the ABS standard for Indigenous status.
Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business Systems.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
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 2025–26 Q3, 19% of male NDIS participants received assistive technology supports, compared with 26% of female participants.
Gender % of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports

Males 19%

Females 26%

All persons 22%

Notes
The Strategy was set to see the following tracked – proportion utilisation of NDIS participants’ plans on assistive technology supports. Measure wording has been revised to clarify its intent.
Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the quarter end.
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.
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.
Data as at 31 March 2026. This is a 3-month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business Systems.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
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 2025–26 Q3, 34% of NDIS participants aged 45–64 received assistive technology supports, compared with 12% for the 15–24 age group.
Age group % of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports

15–24 12%

25–44 19%

45–64 34%

All ages 22%

Notes
The Strategy was set to see the following tracked – proportion utilisation of NDIS participants’ plans on assistive technology supports. Measure wording has been revised to clarify its intent.
Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the quarter end.
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.
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.
Data as at 31 March 2026. This is a 3-month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business Systems.

Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
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 2025–26 Q3, 25% of NDIS participants from CALD backgrounds received assistive technology supports, compared with 21% among the non-CALD group.
Cultural and linguistic diversity status % of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports

CALD 25%

Non-CALD 21%

All persons 22%

Notes
The Strategy was set to see the following tracked – proportion utilisation of NDIS participants’ plans on assistive technology supports. Measure wording has been revised to clarify its intent.
Data are for NDIS participants aged 15–64 who had an active plan at the quarter end.
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.
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.
Data as at 31 March 2026. This is a 3-month lag to the latest quarter. Results may change as a result of lagged claims.
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 Systems.

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

Indigenous status	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
First Nations	16%
Non-Indigenous	22%
All persons	22%

Gender	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
Males	19%
Females	26%
All persons	22%

Age group	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
15–24	12%
25–44	19%
45–64	34%
All ages	22%

Cultural and linguistic diversity status	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
CALD	25%
Non-CALD	21%
All persons	22%

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 2025–26 Q3, 22% of NDIS participants in major cities received assistive technology supports, compared with 19% in remote and very remote areas.

Remoteness	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
Major cities	22%
Inner regional	21%
Outer regional	20%
Remote and very remote	19%
All areas	22%

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 2025–26 Q3, 74% of NDIS participants with spinal cord injury had received assistive technology supports, compared with 5.8% of participants with other sensory/speech disability.

Disability group	% of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports
Acquired brain injury	33%
Autism	8.2%
Cerebral palsy	58%
Down syndrome	24%
Hearing impairment	29%
Intellectual disability	19%
Multiple sclerosis	52%
Psychosocial disability	10%
Spinal cord injury	74%
Stroke	50%
Visual impairment	30%
Other neurological	49%
Other physical	49%
Other sensory/speech	5.8%
Other	51%
All disabilities	22%

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

Where did these data come from?

Data on NDIS participants use of assistive technology come from administrative data collected by the National Disability Insurance Agency.

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NDIS participants use of assistive technology

What is being tracked?

Baseline value

Latest value

Trends

Has the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports changed over time?

State and territory

Does the proportion of NDIS participants who received assistive technology supports vary between states and territories?

Population groups

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where did these data come from?

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