Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 20
Character Range: 37377–38867

20      There is a severe functional impact on activities using lower limbs.

            (1) The person:

                 (a) has severe difficulty undertaking any of the following without assistance:

                      (i) standing up from a sitting position in a standard chair;

                     Example: the person has severe difficulty standing after being seated in a dining chair.

                       (ii) remaining standing independently;

                      (iii) walking around their home and in the community; and

                      Example: the person has severe difficulty walking from the carpark into local facilities and walking around local facilities such as shop or supermarket without assistance.

         (b) requires assistance to use public transport.

                  Note: this impairment rating level includes a person who requires assistance to:

                   (a)      move around in, or transfer to and from a wheelchair; or

                   Example: the person needs personal care assistance to use a toilet.

                   (b)      move around using walking aids such as a quad stick, crutches or walking frame such as the person requires assistance from another person to walk on some surfaces and could not move independently around a workplace or training facility, even when using a walking aid.

                   Example: the person is at significant risk of, or has frequent falls due to balance or other issues.