Question 1

Who Is This Category For?

Accepted Answer

This category is for organisations and providers that care for multiple people, rather than individual home users. This includes:

Disability group homes

Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) providers

Aged care and residential care facilities

Respite and short-term accommodation (STA) services

Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and allied health practices

Karis Life can supply equipment for a single home or fit out an entire facility.

Question 2

What Equipment Do Group Homes and Care Facilities Typically Need?

Accepted Answer

Common equipment for group homes and facilities includes:

Patient hoists and lifters: For safe transfers of residents with limited mobility.

Slings: Used with hoists, in a range of sizes and styles.

Hi-lo and adjustable beds: Height-adjustable beds that protect both residents and staff during care.

Pressure care mattresses and cushions: To prevent pressure injuries among less mobile residents.

Commodes and shower chairs: For safe, dignified toileting and bathing.

Wheelchairs and mobility aids: For resident mobility around the facility and community.

Fall mats and bed/chair sensors: To reduce the risk and impact of falls.

Bulk daily living and continence aids: Consumables and aids used across the facility.

Independent or integrated Monitoring and Alarm System

Karis Life will help you select the right equipment for your residents and your space.

Question 3

Do You Offer Bulk or Trade Pricing for Facilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work with facilities and providers on bulk and ongoing supply, and we can provide quotes tailored to the volume and mix of equipment your organisation needs. Contact our team on 1300 662 880 to discuss your requirements and set up an account.

Question 4

What Is a Patient Hoist and When Is One Needed?

Accepted Answer

A patient hoist (or patient lifter) is equipment used to safely lift and transfer a person who cannot move independently — for example, between a bed, wheelchair, chair, or commode. Hoists protect residents from injury and protect carers from the manual handling injuries that come with lifting people by hand.

The main types include:

Mobile (floor) hoists: Wheeled hoists that can be moved between rooms.

Ceiling hoists: Fixed track systems for frequent transfers in a set location.

Standing / sit-to-stand hoists: For residents who can bear some weight and are working on mobility.

Karis Life can assess your facility’s needs and recommend the right hoists and slings, along with servicing to keep them compliant.

Question 5

How Do You Help Facilities Meet Manual Handling and WHS Requirements?

Accepted Answer

Safe manual handling is a work health and safety (WHS) obligation for any facility whose staff assist residents. The right equipment — such as hoists, slings, hi-lo beds, and transfer aids — reduces the risk of injury to both residents and staff. Karis Life can advise on suitable equipment, provide product training, and arrange regular servicing and inspections so your equipment stays safe and compliant.

Question 6

Can You Deliver, Install, and Service Equipment for Our Facility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Karis Life offers delivery, installation, and ongoing servicing and repairs for the equipment we supply. Our qualified technicians can inspect and maintain beds, hoists, wheelchairs, and other equipment to keep your facility running safely. Ask our team about setting up a regular servicing schedule.

Question 7

How Does NDIS Funding Work for Group Homes (SIL and SDA)?

Accepted Answer

NDIS funding for accommodation settings works a little differently from individual home equipment:

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding relates to the dwelling itself and certain built-in features.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding covers the support workers who assist residents.

Assistive Technology (AT) funding sits in each participant’s individual plan and covers the equipment they need. AT may be funded for an individual participant, and in some cases, equipment can be shared between participants in the same home.

Because every participant’s plan is different, Karis Life works with providers and Occupational Therapists to identify the right funding pathway for each piece of equipment. We recommend confirming funding arrangements with each participant’s plan manager or support coordinator.

Question 8

Brand List for Group Homes and Facilities

Accepted Answer

At Karis Life, we supply the following leading facility and care equipment brands:

Aspire, ICare, KCare, Days, Care Quip, Pelican, Oxford, ROHO, Performance Health, Days, Cura 1, Showerbuddy, Etac, Arjo

Question 9

NDIS Funding for Group Homes and Facilities

Accepted Answer

Equipment for group homes and facilities is typically funded through each participant’s NDIS plan under the Capital Supports (Assistive Technology) category, ranging from the low-cost tier (under $1,500) to the high-cost tier (over $15,000), depending on the item. Assistive Technology refers to any device or equipment that maintains or improves the independence, safety, or mobility of elderly or disabled individuals.

Question 10

How can I arrange NDIS-funded equipment for a facility or group home?

Accepted Answer

Participant NDIS plans: Confirm each relevant participant has a valid NDIS plan with available Assistive Technology funding.

OT assessment: An Occupational Therapist from Karis Life will assess participant needs and recommend suitable equipment.

Get a quote: Karis Life will provide a quote for the equipment required.

Submit supporting evidence: Submit the OT report and quote to the NDIA (or via the plan manager/support coordinator) for approval.

Delivery and servicing: Once approved, Karis Life delivers, installs, and can service the equipment on an ongoing basis.

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