NDIS Friendly
Learn about our NDIS unregistered provider services for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Your Trusted NDIS Unregistered Provider
Ablee Sensory is not a registered NDIS provider, but our products are NDIS friendly and can be claimed under:
Core Supports - Consumables or
Assistive Technology (AT) - Low-Cost AT or
Assistive Equipment for recreation
Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living
for both self-managed and plan managed participants.
Empowering NDIS Participants
Navigating NDIS with Confidence
As an NDIS unregistered provider, we offer insights for self-managed participants and those using plan management, ensuring you understand claiming before payment and maximising your NDIS experience.
NDIS Services Overview
We provide information for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants about our unregistered services.
Self-Managed Support
Information for self-managed NDIS participants on claiming before payment and available services.
Plan Managed Help
Guidance for plan-managed participants on accessing our services and understanding the claiming process.
If You Are Self-Managed (Pay Upfront and Process Your Own Claim)
For Self-Managed NDIS Participants (Claim Before Payment)
You can purchase directly through our online store, just like any other customer. At checkout, you’ll receive a tax invoice that you can upload to the NDIS portal for reimbursement.
If you’re self-managed and would like to claim funding before paying for your order, we’re happy to help.
Here’s how it works:
Let us know what you’d like to order Send us a message through our contact page with:
The items you’d like to purchase
Your NDIS participant’s name
Your shipping details
We’ll send you a personalised tax invoice You’ll receive an invoice with all the necessary details (item descriptions, codes, and payment info) to submit to the NDIS portal.
Submit your claim Once the NDIS has reimbursed you, simply complete payment using your preferred method (bank transfer or online checkout).
We’ll dispatch your order as soon as payment is received If you’d like us to reserve your kit in the meantime, just let us know—we’ll be happy to hold it for a short time up to two weeks.
We’re always here to make this process easy, gentle, and accessible. If you need help at any point, feel free to reach out
How to claim: Self - Managed support
If you are plan-managed
We can issue an invoice directly to your plan manager. To request this:
Send us a message through our contact page
Let us know the participant’s name, NDIS number, items you’d like to order, Support Category (read below) and plan manager’s contact details We’ll send the invoice directly to them, and dispatch your order once payment is received.
The Plan Manager is responsible for assessing whether the items are reasonable and appropriate for each unique NDIS plan.
Always check with your NDIS plan manager or support coordinator before claiming.
How to claim: Plan- Managed
NDIS Support Categories That May Apply to Ablee Sensory Kit
Core Supports – Consumables
This category includes everyday items needed due to a disability, such as sensory tools, low-cost assistive technology, and educational aids
Reference: What does NDIS fund? | NDIS
If the Ablee Sensory Kit is used to support sensory regulation, learning, or daily functioning, it can likely be claimed here.
Assistive Technology – Low Cost AT
For items under $1,500 that assist with communication, mobility, or sensory processing
If the kit includes tools that help with sensory integration or calming strategies, it may qualify.
Include a brief description of how the kit supports sensory needs or daily functioning
Encourage customers to get a letter or recommendation from an OT or therapist
NDIS Criteria for Assistive Equipment for Recreation
According to the NDIS, funding may be available when:
The equipment is directly related to the participant’s disability.
It helps the participant engage in recreational activities that promote:
Social inclusion
Physical activity
Skill development
It is reasonable and necessary, and offers value for money.
If the kit is used to support sensory regulation during play, encourage engagement in recreational or social activities, or help develop fine motor skills, emotional regulation, or focus.
Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
This category supports skill development and independence, often through therapeutic or educational tools
If the kit is used as part of a therapy program or to build daily living skills, it could be claimed here.
Ask your OT to include the sensory kit in a therapy report or assessment
Link it clearly to a goal in your NDIS plan
More information on NDIS Support Categories
Contact Us for NDIS Support
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