Your Complete Guide to NDIS Consumables
Understanding NDIS funding for healthcare products doesn't have to be complicated. This guide explains everything you need to know about purchasing continence, wound care, and personal care products with your NDIS plan.
What are NDIS consumables?
NDIS consumables are low-cost, everyday items that you use regularly and need to replace. They're products that help you with daily living activities related to your disability.
The key distinction is between consumables and capital items. A wheelchair is a capital item - it's a significant one-time purchase that lasts years. Continence pads are consumables - they're used regularly and need frequent replacement.
Examples of consumables relevant to Angel Link include:
- Continence pads, liners, and protective underwear
- Wound dressings and bandages
- Personal care and skin care products
- Protective equipment and gloves
💡 Quick Tip: Consumables are items under $1,500 that you use regularly and need to replace.
Consumables fall under the "Core Supports" budget category in your NDIS plan, specifically under "Consumables." This budget is separate from other categories like Capacity Building or Capital items.
What Products Are Covered by NDIS?
Continence Products
NDIS Code: 03_093018070_0103_1_1
- • Disposable pads, liners, and protective underwear
- • Pull-ups and adult briefs
- • Male guards
- • Bed and chair protection
- • Skin care products for continence care
Popular products:
Wound Care Supplies
NDIS Code: 03_093021078_0103_1_1
- • Wound dressings (Zetuvit, Hydroclean, Proximel)
- • Bandages and tapes
- • Advanced wound care products
Popular products:
Personal Care Items
NDIS Code: 03_093045133_0103_1_1
- • Cleansing wipes and barrier creams
- • Moisturizers for skin protection
- • Gloves and protective equipment
Popular products:
What's NOT Covered
- • Feminine hygiene products (periods are not disability-related)
- • Cosmetic skin care
- • Standard grocery items
- • Items over $1,500 without pre-approval
Understanding Your NDIS Plan Type
Your plan type affects how you shop and pay for consumables. Here's how each type works:
Plan-Managed
What it is: A plan manager handles your NDIS funding and pays providers on your behalf.
How it works at Angel Link:
- 1. Shop and checkout normally
- 2. Enter your NDIS number and plan manager email at checkout
- 3. We automatically send NDIS-compliant invoice to your plan manager
- 4. Plan manager pays us from your NDIS funds
- 5. You receive products, no upfront payment needed
Best for: People who want convenience and don't want to handle claims.
Self-Managed
What it is: You manage your own NDIS funding and budget.
How it works at Angel Link:
- 1. Shop and checkout normally
- 2. Enter your NDIS number at checkout
- 3. Pay us directly (credit card, PayPal, etc.)
- 4. We send you NDIS-compliant invoice
- 5. You submit invoice to NDIS for reimbursement
Best for: People who want control and flexibility over spending.
NDIA-Managed
What it is: NDIS manages your plan directly through the myplace portal.
How it works:
- • For items under $1,500: Works like self-managed (pay → claim)
- • For items over $1,500: Need pre-approval quote first
- • At Angel Link: Currently selling consumables under $1,500 through Shopify
Best for: People with simple needs who prefer NDIS to handle everything.
| Aspect | Plan-Managed | Self-Managed | NDIA-Managed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who pays provider | Plan manager | You (claim back) | NDIS portal |
| Invoice sent to | Plan manager | You | You |
| Payment terms | Handled by PM | Pay upfront | Pay upfront |
| Flexibility | Medium | High | Low |
| Admin burden | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Shop anywhere? | Yes | Yes | Registered only |
Not sure which you are? Check your NDIS plan document or contact your LAC (Local Area Coordinator).
How to Purchase NDIS Consumables from Angel Link
1. Browse Products
Visit shop.angellink.com.au and browse continence and wound care products
2. Add to Cart
Select quantities, sizes, and absorbency levels you need
3. Checkout
Enter your NDIS number and plan manager details (if plan-managed)
4. Receive Invoice
We automatically generate your NDIS-compliant invoice
5. Delivery
Dispatched from NSW warehouse within 1-2 business days
NDIS Invoicing Explained
What makes an invoice NDIS-compliant? We handle all of this automatically for you.
Required information:
How we handle mixed orders:
If you buy both NDIS and non-NDIS items, we split the invoice:
The NDIS portion is clearly marked "NDIS Claimable" and the private portion shows "Not NDIS Claimable - Participant Pays"
Plan-managed customers: Your plan manager receives the invoice automatically
Self-managed: You receive the invoice to submit through myplace portal
NDIS Support Item Numbers (Codes)
Every NDIS-claimable product has a support item number. These codes tell NDIS what category of support the product falls under.
Continence Aids
For: Pads, liners, pull-ups, briefs, male guards, bed protection
Wound Care Consumables
For: Dressings, bandages, tapes, advanced wound care products
Personal Care and Skin Care
For: Barrier creams, cleansing wipes, skin protection products
You don't need to memorize these codes. All our products show the correct NDIS code on the product page, and we include them automatically on your invoice.
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