Home modifications
Home Modifications and Assistive Technology
The right rail, ramp or piece of equipment is often the difference between staying home and not. Our occupational therapists assess, prescribe and see the job through - funded through the NDIS or the aged care Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme.
What we cover
What we assess and prescribe
- Minor home modifications - grab rails, handheld showers, step wedges, lever taps
- Major home modifications - bathroom conversions, ramps, stair lifts, doorway widening
- Assistive technology - mobility aids, transfer equipment, beds, pressure care and daily living aids
- Vehicle and community access equipment where funded
Every prescription starts with an in-home assessment. We measure, trial where possible, and write the funding documentation to the standard the funder expects.
Funding
How home modifications are funded
NDIS participants
Home modifications and assistive technology sit in your Capital budget. We complete the OT assessment and the AT/HM evidence forms the NDIA requires, and we liaise with builders on quotes and compliance. See our NDIS services and functional capacity assessments.
Support at Home (aged care)
The AT-HM Scheme funds equipment and modifications in tiers up to $15,000 (more for equipment where the assessed need calls for it) - separate from your quarterly budget. We complete the assessment and prescription your provider needs to release the funding. More on Support at Home.
We work both schemes every week. Tell us the funding, we know the paperwork.
The process
How it works
Refer
You, your family, coordinator or provider. Two minutes online.
Assess at home
Function, environment and goals measured where you live.
Prescribe and document
Trials, quotes and funder-ready evidence.
Follow through
Builder liaison, equipment fitting and a check that it actually works for you.
FAQs
How much does the AT-HM Scheme cover?
It funds assistive technology and home modifications under Support at Home in three tiers: low (under $500), medium (up to $2,000) and high (up to $15,000), with assistive technology able to go above $15,000 where the assessed need calls for it. Funds are generally available for 12 months. Clinical assessments like ours are funded separately as clinical care.
Does the NDIS pay for home modifications?
Yes, through your Capital budget, with OT evidence. Minor modifications under $20,000 generally do not need builder quotes, as the NDIS uses a set budget for each type of work. Complex modifications usually need two quotes and more documentation. We manage that process.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. Anyone can refer - participants, families, support coordinators or aged care providers.
Which areas do you cover?
Northern NSW and South East Queensland: Tweed Heads and the southern Gold Coast, Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Grafton, Yamba and Coffs Harbour.
Ready to get started?
One referral form. A call back within two business days.