How to Buy Medical Devices in Australia: Your Guide to BetterCareMarket & NDIS

Introduction

Whether you’re living with a disability, recovering from an injury, or supporting a loved one, access to the right medical equipment can make a profound difference in daily life. Knowing where to buy medical devices that are high quality, affordable, and can be funded by the NDIS – if they are deemed necessary and reasonable and related to your disability – isn’t always straightforward. BetterCareMarket is a registered NDIS provider that makes it simple to find and purchase the assistive products and medical equipment you need, all in one place.


What Medical Devices Can You Buy at BetterCareMarket?

BetterCareMarket offers a range of medical equipment available online in Australia. Whether you’re looking for everyday consumables or specialised assistive technology, their catalogue covers a wide variety of needs:

  • Medical Devices & Monitoring Equipment like blood glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors, nebulisers, and peak flow meters for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory illness.
  • Mobility Aids such as walking frames, rollators, walking sticks, crutches, scooters, and electric wheelchairs to support safe and independent movement.
  • Braces & Supports: think of hand, wrist, elbow, knee, back, and ankle braces to help you recover from an injury or manage a chronic condition like arthritis.
  • Fitness & Rehabilitation Equipment: exercise and rehab tools to support recovery and long-term wellbeing.

When you buy medical devices at BetterCareMarket, you’re shopping from a trusted, Australian-owned provider with access to expert advice and reliable customer support.

Are Medical Devices Funded by NDIS?

Yes. Many types of medical equipment are eligible for NDIS participants for funding under the scheme. BetterCareMarket has been a registered NDIS provider (registration number 4050069517) since June 2020, certified to supply Low Risk Consumables and Assistive Technology (Levels 1–3).

NDIS funding for medical equipment falls primarily under the Core Supports category, covering:

  • Assistive products for personal care and safety like protection for beds and chairs, rehabilitation equipment 
  • Assistive products for household tasks like a shower chair or a leg lifter
  • Personal mobility equipment like rollators or toilet frames
  • Assistive equipment for recreation like an overbed table

BetterCareMarket supports all three NDIS management types, either self-managed, plan-managed, and NDIA-managed, making it straightforward to use your NDIS budget at checkout without paying upfront. Through BetterCareNDIS, we handle the funding authorisation process on your behalf through an automated process.


Who Benefits from Buying Medical Devices?

The need for quality medical equipment extends across a wide range of people:

  • NDIS participants seeking assistive technology and consumables to maintain independence at home.
  • Carers and family members who need reliable, accessible products to support those in their care.
  • Healthcare professionals looking for a trusted supplier of clinical-grade equipment and consumables.

BetterCareMarket’s product range is designed to help all of these groups lead a more independent and confident life.


Conclusion

Finding the right place to buy medical devices in Australia doesn’t need to be overwhelming. BetterCareMarket brings together a comprehensive range of medical equipment for NDIS participants and the broader community, backed by expert support and flexible payment options. 

As a registered NDIS provider, they make it easy to access the assistive products and consumables that truly matter. Visit our specialised NDIS page  to explore your options through the NDIS. 

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