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Home modifications for seniors

Home modifications for seniors

Making your home safer, more comfortable, and better suited to your needs – so you can continue living well and independently. Our tailored home modification solutions are designed to improve accessibility at home and support your changing needs as you age.

Modifying your home to suit individual needs

A well-adapted home is key to reducing the challenges and anxieties that can come with ageing. Our home modifications for seniors focus on making everyday living safer and easier.

Through our home modifications occupational therapy services, our qualified occupational therapists will work with you to assess your living environment and identify areas for improvement.

Common goals include:

  • Enhancing accessibility at home
  • Supporting independence
  • Reducing the risk of falls or injury
  • A tailored approach to helping you improve your living space.
  • Support with identifying your needs.
  • A safe and comfortable home to live in.

What's included in this home modification service?

We offer a range of home modification solutions tailored to your unique needs. These adjustments are designed to support safe, confident movement in and around your home.

We can assist with:

  • Grab rail installation in bathrooms and toilets.
  • Handrail installation for stairs or entryways.
  • Installing level or lever-style taps.
  • Step-wedge adjustments for thresholds.
  • Installing ramps for easier access.
  • Bathroom modifications for safety and function.
  • Improving lighting for better visibility.

All modifications are delivered with input from occupational therapists to ensure suitability and safety.

If you’d like to learn more about how home modifications occupational therapy can support you, visit our Occupational Therapy page. Explore our full range of Help at Home services, designed to keep you living well and independent in your own home.

Eligibility criteria*

  • You need to be aged over 65 or over 50 for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders.
  • Some services may be available to people aged under 65.
*Other eligibility criteria may apply Contact us for more info.

How can I access this service?

You can access this service in several ways, depending on your needs and individual situation.

In Home In Home

One of our friendly staff will visit you at home at a time that works for you.

Delivery Methods

How can I pay?

There are several ways to access our services and programs, including the funding options such as Home Care Packages (HCP) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).


Frequently Asked Questions

This service is designed for older people who are keen to live well at home in a safe and comfortable environment. We can make modifications to your home and outdoor areas, making it easier for you to move around.

Yes, this service can be aligned with your values and preferences. We will take the time to learn your individual cultural and care needs so they are always considered when making our recommendations. We will also encourage you to set meaningful goals and help you to achieve them. You may also have your preferred support person included during the program or access interpreting services if required.

This service is delivered by registered Occupational Therapists, who are trained to identify potential hazards and make modifications so that you may continue living independently at home. They may also organise pre-approved contractors to assist with home modification works and the installation of assistive technologies around your home.

We do not need to renovate your home to make modifications. An initial assessment will be conducted to determine your level of needs. We will then make recommendations and work with you to decide the most effective home modification solutions based on your health condition.

You may be able to access our services to assist with the purchase of assistive technologies, funding package depending. Please call our Customer Service Centre on 1300 782 896 to find out more.

We understand that taking the first step towards in-home aged care services can be daunting, but a little extra help can go a long way towards improving your loved one's quality of life, and importantly, have them living and feeling well from the comfort of their own home. We will work with you and your loved one to respectfully ease a new service into their life. Our team members are expertly trained and treat every client with dignity and respect.


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