Home Modifications

At AIVA Healthcare, our Home Modification services are designed to enhance safety, accessibility, and independence for NDIS participants within their own homes. Guided by clinical assessments and occupational therapist recommendations, we coordinate and implement functional changes to the home environment—such as ramps, rails, accessible bathrooms, and customised layouts—to meet the individual’s mobility, sensory, or cognitive needs. Our approach prioritises participant safety, long-term functionality, and compliance with NDIS and building regulations to ensure quality and sustainable outcomes.

Creating Safe, Functional, and Accessible Living Environments

AIVA Healthcare provides Home Modification services to support NDIS participants in living safely and independently in their own homes. We understand that for individuals with disability, a well-designed home environment can make a significant difference in daily functioning, safety, and quality of life.

Our clinically led approach ensures modifications are based on comprehensive functional assessments conducted by Occupational Therapists (OTs) and are tailored to each participant’s needs, goals, and physical environment. All modifications are delivered in accordance with NDIS guidelines and national building codes to ensure safety, compliance, and long-term benefit.

What Are Home Modifications?

Home modifications involve changes to the structure, layout, or fittings of a home to make it safer and more accessible for someone living with a disability. These modifications are often essential for supporting daily tasks such as showering, cooking, entering or exiting the home, or moving safely between rooms.

Types of Home Modifications We Provide:

Minor Home Modifications

  • Installation of grab rails, handrails, or non-slip flooring
  • Lever taps, shower hoses, and handheld shower heads
  • Ramps for wheelchair or walker access
  • Doorway widening for mobility aid clearance

Major Home Modifications

  • Accessible bathroom redesigns (e.g. roll-in showers, lowered basins)
  • Kitchen modifications for seated access and ease of use
  • Structural changes such as reconfiguring walls or entryways
  • Automated doors and lighting for individuals with limited motor function

Assistive Technology Integration

  • Home automation systems for lights, doors, and appliances
  • Emergency call systems and sensor-based monitoring
  • Adjustable benches, hoists, or ceiling tracks

Our Clinical and Coordination Process

1. Occupational Therapy Functional Assessment

A qualified OT assesses the participant’s physical and functional needs in the home environment.

2. Customised Recommendations and Reports

The OT prepares a clinical justification report with drawings and specifications for NDIS approval.

3. NDIS Submission and Funding Approval

We assist with submitting the required documentation to the NDIA for funding consideration.

4. Builder Engagement and Compliance

We liaise with licensed builders who are experienced in disability-access modifications, ensuring all work complies with building codes and NDIS standards.

5. Post-Modification Review

Once the work is complete, we ensure the modification meets the participant’s functional needs and safety requirements.

Who Is Eligible for Home Modifications?

NDIS participants who:

  • Have functional limitations that impact their safety or independence at home
  • Have funding under Capital Supports – Home Modifications
  • Have been assessed by an Occupational Therapist for required environmental changes

We can also assist participants and their support coordinators in understanding eligibility and navigating the funding request process.

Why Choose AIVA Healthcare for Home Modifications?

  • Clinically led, OT-informed home modification planning
  • End-to-end project coordination including assessments, builder liaison, and review
  • Focus on long-term accessibility and participant-specific needs
  • Strong understanding of NDIS processes, compliance, and funding
  • Trusted network of qualified, disability-aware builders and suppliers

Get Started with Home Modifications Today

If your current home environment is limiting your safety, mobility, or independence, AIVA Healthcare can help. Our experienced team will guide you through the entire process—from assessment to completion—ensuring the modifications are tailored, safe, and sustainable.