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What is Home Modification support?
Home Modification support is about changing your physical environment so your home works for you, not against you.
This can include small adjustments or larger structural changes that make it easier to move around, complete daily tasks and stay safe.
We help you understand your options, coordinate with the right professionals and align modifications with your NDIS plan.
Types of Home Modifications
We Can Help With
Depending on your needs and professional recommendations (e.g. from an occupational therapist), home modifications may include:
Bathroom changes – grab rails, non-slip flooring, handheld showers, adjusted vanity heights or accessible shower areas
Toilet and hygiene supports – raised toilet seats, support rails and improved access
Ramps and access changes – ramps at entries, step modifications, handrails and threshold changes
Doorways and hallways – widening doors or adjusting spaces to allow wheelchair or mobility aid access
Kitchen modifications – bench height adjustments, accessible storage, lever taps and easier-to-use fixtures
Bedroom and living areas – layout changes to allow easier transfers, movement and access to essential items
Environmental controls – easier-to-use switches, handles and other controls recommended by your allied health team
We can assist with planning, quoting and coordinating works with suitable trades and professionals.
Benefits of Home Modifications
Increased safety at home
Reduce the risk of falls, injuries and accidents with an environment designed for your needs.
Greater independence
Move around your home and complete daily tasks with less physical strain and fewer barriers.
Comfort and dignity
Use bathrooms, kitchens and living areas in ways that feel more comfortable and private.
Stay at home longer
Make it easier to remain living in your own home, rather than needing to move sooner than you’d like.
Reduced pressure on carers
Safer layouts and supports can make it easier and safer for family and support workers to assist you.
Who Is Home Modification Support For?
Home Modification support is suitable for NDIS participants who:
Have mobility issues or use a wheelchair, walker or other aid
Find certain parts of the home difficult or unsafe to access (e.g. bathrooms, steps, narrow doorways)
Have had falls or near-misses at home
Need changes recommended by an occupational therapist or other allied health professional
Want to remain living at home but need adjustments to do so safely
If you’re unsure whether you need modifications, we can talk through your situation and next steps.
Our Approach to Home Modifications
We understand that your home is personal and that building work can feel disruptive. Our approach is:
Respectful of your space – we treat your home with care and communicate clearly about what’s happening.
Participant-focused – we prioritise your comfort, preferences and cultural needs in how modifications are planned and delivered.
Collaborative – we work closely with you, your family, your support coordinator, allied health professionals and builders.
Practical and realistic – we aim for solutions that are safe, functional and achievable within your NDIS plan and home environment.
How Our Home Modification Support Works
We discuss your needs and goals
We talk about the challenges you face at home, what feels unsafe or difficult, and what you’d like to be able to do more easily.We work with professionals
We help you connect with allied health professionals (such as an occupational therapist) who can assess your needs and recommend modifications.We help organise quotes and approvals
We assist with gathering quotes from appropriate builders or trades, and support you through any required NDIS approval processes.We coordinate the work where needed
We can help liaise with trades, plan timing and minimise disruption while modifications are carried out.We support you to adjust to the changes
Once the work is completed, we can support you to get used to your modified home and incorporate new layouts and equipment into your daily routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most NDIS-funded home modifications, yes. An OT or other allied health professional usually needs to assess your needs and recommend appropriate changes.
The NDIS may fund “reasonable and necessary” modifications related to your disability. We can help you understand what is likely to be covered and what may not be.
Timeframes vary depending on the complexity of the work, quotes and approvals. Simple changes may be quick; larger modifications can take longer to plan and complete.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on the type and scale of the modifications. We’ll help you plan around the works and explore options if temporary arrangements are needed.