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Home Modification

One of the areas covered by the NDIS is Home Modifications, Prime 1 Care’s Home Modifications aim to make living spaces more accessible and suitable for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to live more independently and safely in their own homes. Some common modifications include: 

  •      Ramps and Accessways: Building ramps to provide wheelchair access to entrances and outdoor areas. 
  • Bathroom Modifications: Installing grab rails, non-slip flooring, raised toilet seats and accessible showers or baths. 
  • Kitchen Modifications: Adapting kitchen counters, sinks, and cabinets to wheelchair height, and installing accessible appliances. 
  • Door Widening: Widening doorways to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility aids. 
  • Lifts and Hoists: Installing lifts or hoists to move individuals between different levels of the home.
  • Accessible Pathways: Creating level pathways within the home to ensure easy movement for wheelchairs and walkers. 
  • Bedroom Modifications: Adjusting bed height, installing overhead lifting systems, and ensuring adequate space for maneuvering. 
  •           Lightening and Safety: Improving lightening, removing tripping hazards, and ensuring safety features are in place. 
 

NDIS Funding for Home Modifications: 

To access NDIS funding for home modifications, individuals need to meet the eligibility criteria for the NDIS, which includes having a permanent and significant disability that affects their daily life. The process general involves the following steps: 

  •      Assessment: An occupational therapist or other relevant professional assesses the individual’s needs and recommends necessary home modifications. 
  • Plan Development: If the individual is eligible for NDIS support, they work with a planner to develop an NDIS plan that outlines the approved funding for home modifications. 
  • Approval and Implementation: Once the plan is approved, the individual can start implementing the approved modifications. This usually involves hiring contractors and coordination the necessary changes. 
  •   Monitoring and Review: The NDIS plan is reviewed periodically to ensure that the home modifications continue to meet the individual’s needed. 
  • It’s important to note that the NDIS funding processes and guidelines can change over time, so it is recommended to visit the official NDIS website or contact NDIS representatives for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding home modifications and other supports provided by the scheme. 
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