Your occupational therapist (OT) report is one of the most important documents in an NDIS bidet funding application. It explains how your disability affects your daily toileting routine and why a bidet has been recommended to support your independence, safety and hygiene.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what your OT report should include, why each section matters and how an NDIS-ready quote can help your application.
Your OT report gives the NDIS the context behind the recommendation and provides information that may be considered as part of the NDIS assistive technology process.
It connects the challenges you experience with the assistance a bidet may provide, helping the assessor understand why it is relevant to your daily life.
The report should explain how a bidet may help you:
A recommendation on its own may not provide enough detail. Your OT should explain your functional needs, the outcomes the bidet is expected to support and why the recommended option is suitable for you.
Your OT report should go beyond a general recommendation by explaining how your functional challenges relate to the bidet’s features and expected outcomes.
The NDIS may require an assistive technology assessment to understand your functional needs and determine whether the recommended bidet is suitable for your circumstances.
The table below gives a quick overview of the main points your OT may need to address.
| Your OT report should include | Why it’s important |
| Your disability and functional needs | Explains how your condition affects everyday toileting. |
| The challenges you experience | Identifies the specific tasks you find difficult or unsafe. |
| The impact on your daily life | Shows how those challenges affect your independence, hygiene and dignity. |
| Why a bidet has been recommended | Connects the recommendation to your individual circumstances. |
| The expected outcomes | Explains what the bidet is intended to improve. |
| Your NDIS goals | Shows how the support relates to the goals in your plan. |
| The recommended features or model | Helps ensure the quote matches your OT’s recommendation. |
Your OT should describe your disability and how it affects your ability to manage toileting tasks. This may include difficulties with mobility, balance, reach, flexibility, coordination, strength or fatigue.
The focus should be on what you can and cannot do during your daily routine, rather than only naming your diagnosis.
The report should explain the specific difficulties you experience before, during or after using the toilet.
These may include:
Including practical examples can help show how these challenges affect you in everyday situations.
Your OT should explain the broader impact of these difficulties. This may include reduced independence, increased reliance on support, discomfort, hygiene concerns or a loss of privacy and dignity.
This part of the report helps connect the toileting challenge with the outcomes you are seeking through NDIS support.
The report should explain why a bidet is suitable for your needs, rather than simply stating that one is preferred.
Your OT may discuss how a bidet could help you complete personal hygiene tasks with less assistance, reduce physical strain or make your toileting routine safer and more manageable.
The recommendation should identify the practical benefits the bidet is expected to provide.
Depending on your circumstances, these may include:
The outcomes should reflect your individual needs rather than making broad claims about bidets in general.
Your OT should connect the recommendation with the goals in your NDIS plan where relevant.
For example, the bidet may support a goal related to living more independently, managing personal care, improving safety at home or reducing reliance on assistance.
Your OT may recommend a specific bidet model or identify the features needed to support your functional requirements.
These could include:
The product listed in your quote should match the model or features described in the OT report. This helps keep the supporting documents consistent.
Your OT can also refer to the NDIS guidance on preparing evidence for an assistive technology assessment when compiling the information required for your application.
Delays don’t always mean your application isn’t suitable. In many cases, the NDIS simply needs more information before it can assess the recommendation.
An application may require further information when:
Working closely with your OT and ensuring your supporting documents are consistent can help present a more complete application for assessment.
A quote does more than show the cost of a bidet. It gives the NDIS the product and installation details needed to assess what is being requested.
A detailed quote may include:
At Bidet Specialists Perth, we can provide an NDIS-ready quote based on your OT’s recommendation. By ensuring the quoted product matches the support outlined in your report, you can submit documentation that is consistent and easier for the NDIS to assess.
Before submitting your application, take a few moments to check that your supporting documents are complete and consistent. Doing so may help reduce requests for additional information during the assessment process.
Use this checklist before you apply:
Once you have checked that your report, quote and supporting documents align, the next step is to work with a bidet specialist who understands the requirements of an NDIS application.
Choosing a bidet for an NDIS application can feel complicated when the product, features and quote all need to align with your OT’s recommendation. This is where working with a dedicated bidet specialist can make the process easier.
At Bidet Specialists Perth, we can help you:
As a Perth-based, family-run business, we take the time to understand what has been recommended and help you move forward with suitable options for your home.
To request an NDIS-ready quote or discuss the next step, contact Bidet Specialists Perth today.
Not always. Your OT may recommend particular features rather than a specific model, depending on your functional needs. The quote should then reflect those requirements.
Once the report is complete, you may need to obtain a quote for the recommended bidet and installation. The report, quote and any other requested supporting documents can then be submitted for assessment through the appropriate NDIS process.
Your report should reflect your current needs and circumstances. If your condition, support needs or recommended product has changed, updated information may be required.
Yes. With your permission, we can help provide product information and clarify which bidet features may suit the needs outlined by your OT.
Where professional installation is required, the quote should include those costs so the NDIS can assess the full amount being requested.
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