Home Modification
Understanding Home Modifications for Safety and Accessibility
Home modifications are changes made to a person’s home to improve accessibility, safety and independence. These modifications are tailored to the specific functional needs of individuals living with disability, chronic illness, or age-related conditions—and are an essential part of enabling people to live confidently and safely in their own homes. Modifications can range from small adjustments to complex structural changes, including:
- Installing grab rails, hand-held showers, or non-slip flooring
- Widening doorways or lowering benchtops for wheelchair access
- Full bathroom renovations for safer transfers and hygiene routines
- External ramps, stair lifts, or platform lifts
- Smart home features to assist with independence and control
If you’re an NDIS participant or accessing support through My Aged Care, you may be eligible for funding to cover these home modifications. In both cases, a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) is required to assess your needs and provide supporting documentation.
At our practice in Perth, home modification assessments are conducted by an experienced Occupational Therapist with Access Consultant qualifications, ensuring your home environment is both clinically appropriate and meets the required building codes and accessibility standards.
Expert NDIS Home Modifications in Perth – Safe, Accessible and Designed for Independence
Tailored by experienced Occupational Therapists with Access Consultant qualifications—supporting NDIS participants to live safely and independently at home.
Funding Process – How We Help You Access Home Modifications
Accessing funding for home modifications through the NDIS or My Aged Care can feel overwhelming, but our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Our Occupational Therapists, who also holds an Access Consultant qualification, will first conduct a detailed home visit and functional assessment to understand your daily challenges and the environmental barriers you face. From there, we’ll work closely with you and your support team to determine the most appropriate and cost-effective modification solutions—whether small adjustments or complex structural changes.
We will then prepare a comprehensive clinical report that includes your functional goals, risks in the current environment, the proposed modifications, and how they align with NDIS Home Modifications (Capital Support) or My Aged Care Home Care Package (HCP) funding criteria. We liaise directly with your builder, support coordinator, or plan manager to make the process smooth and ensure all documentation meets approval standards. With a strong track record of successful applications, we aim to get your modifications approved and implemented as quickly as possible—so you can enjoy a safer, more accessible home.
