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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.
How can I access this service?
You can access this service in several ways, depending on your needs and individual situation.
In Home
One of our friendly team members will visit you at home at a time that works for you.
Delivery MethodsHow can I pay?
There are several ways to access our services and programs, including the funding options such as Support at Home and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Home modification services are suitable for older people who are finding aspects of their home more difficult to manage and want practical changes that support safer, easier and more independent living.
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.
Complete this form or call our team on 1300 782 896 to find out if these services are available in your region.
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.
Depending on your funding and individual circumstances, you may be able to access funding to help cover the cost of assistive technology or equipment recommended as part of your service. Complete the form or call our team on 1300 782 896 to find out more.
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 or access interpreting services if required.
Many older people feel uncertain about accepting help at first. That's a normal response, and it's worth taking seriously. Simple changes like grab rails, ramps or bathroom adjustments can make daily life safer, without taking away independence. Many clients find it helps them stay confident and comfortable moving around their own home. We work with you and your loved one at their pace. Our team members are trained to treat every client with dignity and respect.
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