Equipment & home modification Recommendation
Assistive Technology (AT)
Having the right equipment can make everyday tasks more manageable. We offer recommendations on assistive technology, equipment, or environmental modifications that may help support your independence and participation in daily activities. This can include items such as wheelchairs, powered mobility devices (e.g., scooters), or low-cost tools like kettle tippers and easy-reach grabbers.
Our process for assessing assistive technology involves a thorough evaluation of your environment and how you perform tasks. This may include standardised assessments and equipment trials to help determine if a recommended device is suitable for your needs.
Minor Home Modifications
Minor home modifications are small changes designed to improve safety and accessibility within the home for people with disabilities. These adjustments may include installing grab rails in the bathroom, adding ramps at doorways, or repositioning light switches to make them more accessible. Unlike major renovations, minor modifications typically do not require structural changes or building permits.
Under the NDIS, minor home modifications are divided into two categories:
Category A: Modifications costing up to $10,000 that do not impact a bathroom floor. These can be recommended by any registered occupational therapist.
Category B: Modifications costing between $10,000 and $20,000 or involving changes to a bathroom floor. These require assessment and recommendations by a Home Modification Assessor, an occupational therapist with additional training.
Our occupational therapists can assess your home environment and provide guidance on potential modifications tailored to your needs and preferences.
Complex Home Modifications
Complex home modifications involve significant changes aimed at improving accessibility and safety for people with disabilities. These modifications may include widening doorways for wheelchair access, installing accessible bathrooms, or reconfiguring kitchen layouts to enhance functionality. Such renovations are designed to support greater independence and ease in daily activities.
Under the NDIS, modifications are classified as "complex" if they involve multiple areas of a home, structural components of a building, or exceed $20,000 in cost. Assessments for complex home modifications must be completed by an occupational therapist who has undertaken additional training as a "Home Modifications Assessor." This ensures that proposed modifications meet the necessary criteria for NDIS consideration and potential funding.
Our occupational therapists can evaluate your home environment and provide tailored recommendations for modifications based on your needs and circumstances.
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