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01.01.2022 We know lots of people still have questions about buying smart devices with their NDIS funds. We have been sending your questions through to the NDIA - and toda...y they updated the information on the NDIS website. So just in case you missed it: If you have a budget for consumables, you can use that to purchase a smart device like a tablet or iPad. For most people, a standard tablet should do the trick. If you don't have enough funds in consumables, you can top up from your core funds. If you don't have a budget for consumables you need to wait until May 9. On that day the NDIS will introduce a change to their system so that you can use another category in core. If you don't have enough funds in core you can use capacity building funds. There is a new line item you can use in the price guide. If you are self managed or plan managed you can buy from any provider. Agency managed participants must use a registered provider. You need a letter from a provider confirming you need the device or the equipment. Not a full blown assessment just a letter explaining what you need. That letter can either be uploaded to the portal or you can email it to [email protected]. Or your provider can do that for you. This new policy will cover all purchases made after April 1. This is just a summary of the information released today. There is much more info on the NDIS website about what you can purchase and how to go about it. You can find all the questions and answers here - https://www.ndis.gov.au//participants-co/using-your-budget And you can find our helpful summary here - https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/smart-devices-tablets/ (Image description: A picture of two iPads leaning against each other. One has a series of apps on the home screen. The other has a picture of a bird. There is a keyboard and a pen sitting next to them)