Eligibility
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. We accept AT Mentor requests from individuals, their carers or family, or assisting organisations. All you need to do is complete the AT Mentor Booking Request Form and then we will be in contact to discuss your request further.
Service delivery
Are the AT Mentors qualified?
Our AT Mentors are experienced AT users with a Certificate IV in AT Mentoring and understanding of the NDIS. They use their lived experience of disability, and knowledge to research, compare, and help you choose low risk AT equipment or technology options up to the value of $15,000 that will best suit your needs. They will then provide advice or letters of recommendation to purchase your chosen AT using your NDIS funds.
What's the difference between an AT Mentor, an AT Advisor, and an AT assessor?
Our AT Mentors have a Certificate IV in AT Mentoring.
AT Advisors may be an allied health practitioner, continence nurses, rehabilitation engineers, or AT Mentors.
AT Assessors must have a university or equivalent degree relevant for providing AT assessments and belong to a professional registration organisation such as the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What does AT Mentoring cost?
AT Mentoring service activities are charged at $101.42 per hour. We require participants to enter into a Service Agreement where a minimum of 5 (five) hours of service delivery is agreed upon by both parties, but you will only be invoiced for the hours used. (NB. This can be significantly less than the 5 hours.)
NDIS Participants can request and fund our AT Mentor service with their NDIS Plan Capacity Building Budget using the line item 'Assistive Technology Mentoring' #15-300-0103-1-3.
If additional hours over the 5-hour minimum were required, this would be discussed and agreed upon before a new Service Agreement is issued and any further services delivered.
What’s the difference between AT Mentor and AT Navigator?
- AT Navigator: Exploratory, idea-sharing, Solutions Guide provided.
- AT Mentor: More detailed, can provide Letters of Advice for NDIS funding up to $15,000.
AT Mentor Service
Ready to find the perfect assistive technology for you?
The AT Mentor Service provides you with advice and support to find assistive technology (AT) that suits you.
