NDIS Fall Detection Systems
For many NDIS participants, falling at home is one of the biggest risks to living independently. Fall detection technology can reduce that risk by alerting carers the moment something goes wrong, and for some participants it may be funded through their NDIS plan as assistive technology.
This guide explains how the NDIS treats assistive technology, what evidence supports a request, who to talk to, and what it means that Vitara CarePilot is a registered NDIS provider. It is general information only. Funding decisions always depend on the individual participant's plan, goals, and circumstances.
Last reviewed 22 July 2026
Can the NDIS fund fall detection?
The NDIS funds assistive technology, which it describes as equipment or devices that help a person do things they cannot do because of their disability, do things more safely, or live more independently. A fall detection system fits naturally into that conversation for participants at risk of falling, because it monitors the home continuously and alerts carers when a fall or unusual inactivity is detected.
Funding is never automatic. The NDIS only funds assistive technology that meets its reasonable and necessary criteria: it must be directly related to the participant's disability, help them work towards the goals in their plan, be something the NDIS rules allow, and be supported by evidence. The NDIS also considers whether the support would be more appropriately funded by another government service or program.
Because every plan is different, no provider can promise that fall detection will be funded for you. What families can do is understand the process, gather the right evidence, and raise it with the right people, which is what the rest of this guide covers.
How the NDIS classifies assistive technology
The NDIS sorts assistive technology by cost and risk, and the approval process differs across those tiers. Low cost, low risk items are things participants can often buy with very little help. More expensive or higher risk items need professional advice, and the most expensive items need a quote before the NDIS will consider them.
This matters when you are considering a fall detection system, because a full setup usually includes an upfront cost for sensors and installation as well as an ongoing monitoring subscription. Where your request sits in the NDIS tiers depends on the total cost of what you are asking for, so it is worth getting advice early rather than guessing.
The NDIS classifies assistive technology as low cost when it is under $1,500, mid cost from $1,500 to $15,000, and high cost above $15,000. NDIS, What is assistive technology
For assistive technology over $1,500, the NDIS requires advice from an assistive technology advisor, and high cost items also need a quote. NDIS, Guide to assistive technology
How to get fall detection into an NDIS plan
Start with the goals in the plan. The NDIS funds supports that help a participant pursue their stated goals, so a request for fall detection is strongest when the plan includes a goal like living safely and independently at home. If the current plan does not reflect that goal, a planning meeting or plan reassessment is the time to raise it.
Then gather evidence. The NDIS is clear that a recommendation from a health professional does not guarantee funding, but evidence is central to its decision. Useful evidence can include an assessment from an occupational therapist or other assistive technology advisor, the participant's falls history, previous experience with assistive technology, and product trials.
Link it to a goal — Frame fall detection around safety and independent living goals already in the plan, or raise those goals at the next planning meeting.
Get written advice — For assistive technology over $1,500, the NDIS requires advice from an assistive technology advisor, such as an occupational therapist.
Talk to your contacts — Your my NDIS contact, planner, or local area coordinator can explain what your plan allows. A support coordinator or plan manager can also help if you have one.
Be specific about the need — Explain what the person cannot do without the technology, such as calling for help after a fall, and how monitoring changes that.
What a registered NDIS provider means for you
Vitara CarePilot is a registered NDIS provider. That matters most for participants whose funding is managed by the NDIA, sometimes called agency managed, because the NDIS requires those participants to use registered providers for their funded supports.
Participants who are plan managed or self managed have more flexibility in which providers they use, so a registered provider can work with participants across all three management arrangements. If your plan is managed by a plan manager, they can handle invoicing and payment on your behalf in the usual way.
If you are unsure how your funding is managed or what it can be spent on, your plan documents and your my NDIS contact are the best starting points.
Participants with NDIA managed funding can choose their providers, but they must be registered providers and cannot use unregistered providers for those supports. NDIS, What is NDIA-managed funding
What Vitara CarePilot costs and where to start
Vitara CarePilot is a camera-free fall detection system that uses ceiling mounted 4D radar sensors, so there is nothing to wear, press, or charge. The Peace of Mind plan is $69 per month, sensors are $499 each as a once-off cost, and installation is carried out by licensed electricians. There is no lock-in contract, and the published fall detection accuracy is 95 to 97 per cent with verified alerts to minimise false alarms.
The easiest first step is a free consultation. The team will talk through the home layout, care needs, and sensor placement, and can discuss whether NDIS funding may help in your situation. You can also estimate the full cost for your home with the pricing calculator before you speak to anyone.
Common questions
Is fall detection covered by the NDIS?
It can be funded as assistive technology when it meets the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria: directly related to the participant's disability, helpful for the goals in their plan, and supported by evidence. Decisions are made plan by plan, so there is no blanket yes or no.
What evidence do I need to request fall detection?
The NDIS looks for evidence that the technology relates to your disability and helps you pursue your goals, such as assessments from health professionals, your falls history, previous use of assistive technology, and product trials. For items over $1,500 you must also provide advice from an assistive technology advisor.
How do I get fall detection added to my plan?
Raise it at a planning meeting or plan reassessment and link it to a goal such as living safely and independently at home. Talk to your my NDIS contact, planner, or local area coordinator, and ask an assistive technology advisor such as an occupational therapist for written advice to support the request.
Does a health professional's recommendation guarantee funding?
No. The NDIS states that a recommendation from a health professional does not guarantee funding. The request still needs evidence and must meet the reasonable and necessary criteria for that participant's plan.
What is the difference between registered and unregistered providers?
If your funding is NDIA managed, the NDIS requires you to use registered providers for those supports. Plan managed and self managed participants have more choice of provider. Vitara CarePilot is a registered NDIS provider, so it can work with participants under any of these arrangements.
See what it would cost for your home
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