Home Modifications
Minor Modifications
Home Modifications (minor) include structural changes to the person’s home to enable them to live and move safely about the house such as the fitting of grab rails, small ramps, step modifications, appropriate tap sets, hand held showers and other safety and mobility aids. Any material costs are paid by the consumer, the labour is supplied at no cost to the consumer. Modifications require assessment by an occupational therapist.
Our Minor Home Modifications service focuses on making minor structural changes to enable individuals to live and move safely around their homes. Some of the modifications we provide include: Occupational Therapy Assessment and referral codes provided by My Aged Care for:
- Fitting grab rails for added stability
- Installing small ramps or step modifications
- Adapting tap sets for easier use
- Installing hand-held showers
- Other safety and mobility aids as needed
Major Modifications
Home Modifications (major) provides information, assessment, project management and financial assistance to eligible consumer or their carers. The service aims to remove some of the practical housing related difficulties experienced by those persons who wish to remain living in their own homes by providing subsidised, significant home modifications such as accessible bathrooms, ramps, stair climbers and water lifts etc.
Major Home Modifications require a specialised functional assessment of the consumer to be undertaken by an Occupational Therapist who will assess the need for home modification, as well as consider alternative solutions that may be more suitable (for example assistive technology and equipment). The Occupational Therapist reports are assessed by the Home Modifications Advisory Committee and if approved, quotes are obtained and the amount of consumer contribution is negotiated.
Modification Include:
- Fitting grab rails for added stability
- Installing small ramps or step modifications
- Adapting tap sets for easier use
- Installing hand-held showers
- Other safety and mobility aids as needed
Our pricing is tailored to each individual based on their needs, eligibility, and available funding. Costs may vary depending on government regulations, funding types, and personal circumstances. As funding guidelines are subject to change, we recommend contacting us directly to discuss your options. Our team is happy to guide you through the available services and help you make the most of your funding. Get in touch today to learn more about our pricing and how we can support you.