Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L00769:reg:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L00769
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 12
Character Range: 15785–16818

12  When a participant has an extreme functional impairment
 (1) A participant has an extreme functional impairment if:
 (a) the impairment results in extremely reduced functional capacity to undertake, or psychosocial functioning in undertaking, one or more of the following activities:
 (i) mobility;
 (ii) self‑care;
 (iii) self‑management; and
 (b) the participant has a very high need for person‑to‑person supports in undertaking the activity even with assistive technology, equipment or home modifications.
 (2) For the purposes of assessing whether a participant has an extreme functional impairment, the CEO may have regard to:
 (a) any assessment or examination conducted in relation to the participant, including any assessment or examination requested by the CEO under paragraph 36(2)(b) or 50(2)(b) of the Act; and
 (b) the daily support requirements of the participant; and
 (c) any assessment tool specified by the CEO for the purposes of this paragraph; and
 (d) any other matters that the CEO considers appropriate.