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Home modifications are necessary to enable people with disabilities to remain at home and live safely, comfortably and independently. From grab rails to a bathroom renovation, minor modifications or major works that might require project management can be specifically tailored to you. These modifications are meant to make sure that your home is more comfortable and you are able to access necessary areas and gain the help you may need.
At Proactive Community Services, we know your home is not only where you live, but it’s the place you deserve to be comfortable and independent. We modify your home to suit all of your needs and enhance an independent life.
Home modifications are changes that you make to your home’s structure, layout and fittings so that you can continue to live there safely, easily and independently. These changes are part of our efforts to help you with everyday tasks and support from your worker. They can be as easy as adding grab rails or as difficult as installing a lift or remodeling a bathroom.
You may need to modify your home for any of the following reasons:
Inability to move around your home or use parts of the house safely.
Requiring help with care such as bathing.
Lack of access to important parts of the home, such as their kitchen or bathroom.
Your domestic situation restricting your capacity to fulfill desire.
Adjustments necessary to moderate staff in delivering care safely.
Modifications are individualized to fulfil your requirements, making certain that you live in an environment that is conducive to your health, safety and welfare.
What gets approved? For your house modifications to be approved by the NDIS: Options for Disability AccommodationinspirehelpworshipdesignHow will I get my home modifications approved by the NDIS?StackNavigator HeroinoonvopgmmqvTo ensure that your home modifications are grant Ndis compatible, the following is taken into account.
Disability-Related: The change must relate to your disability.
Focused on What You Want: The change should support you to meet your personal goals and enhance participation in social, work or community life.
Compliance and Legalities: The alteration must comply with Australian safety and construction regulations.
Cost-effectiveness: The intervention should represent value for money relative to other alternatives.
Long-Term Use: The change should have long-term benefits, if you own your home or will live there a long time.
Partial list of supports not generally funded by the NDIS:
Remodelling or touching up the home that is not related to your disability
The solar panels, home batteries or hot water systems
Standard furniture, fittings, or appliances
Premium finishes (unless you cover the balance)
Swimming pools or spas
Changes that violate building codes or laws
For new homes, the NDIS can cover modified structures to make a building more accessible (such as wider doorways or automatic entry doors), but these need to align with NDIS funding criteria.
Where you have identified that home modifications will support your goals and independence, a assessment process is required for them to be included in your NDIS plan. The process to obtain funding for home modifications involves:
Discuss with your support team: Discuss home modifications with your NDIS contact, support coordinator or planner.
Get an Assessment:
For Category A, the assessment may be carried out by an appropriately trained occupational therapist.
For Category B or complex modifications you will need a specialist home modification assessor (including a registered OT).
Supporting Information: Attach relevant documents, and have readiness of landlord or body corporate approvals where applicable.
Obtain Quotes if Necessary:
You may not need a builder’s quote for smaller changes, but it’s handy information to have on file.
Complicated alterations need two estimates in writing from licensed and insured builders.
If consent is given the funding will be allocated to Capital – Home Modifications in your plan and building can commence after all approvals have been obtained.
Home modifications can greatly increase the quality of life by making your home safer, more accessible, and more conducive to your needs. We are here at Proactive Community Need to assist you with planning, evaluating, and making the appropriate modifications in your home.
Call us today to chat about how home modifications may assist you in living a more independent lifestyle and purpose. Our staff is eager to collaborate with you and your support system to help make your home the right place for you.