Home Modifications

NDIS Services And Supports

We are often asked questions about specific supports and whether they are funded through the NDIS. One support that raises a lot of questions is home modifications, so here is a snapshot. What are home modifications under the NDIS? Home modifications are changes to the structure, layout or fittings of a participant’s home so they can safely access it and move around comfortably.

  • Related to your disability and support needs
  • Good value for money
  • Likely to be effective and beneficial to you.
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What home modifications will the NDIS consider?

What home modifications will the NDIS consider? Like most things under the NDIS, every case
is different and it can be a tricky process determining what is reasonable and necessary. When it
comes to home modifications, the very first thing the NDIS will consider is whether a home
modification is for the participant’s primary residence and if they intend to remain living there.
When are home modifications usually found to be reasonable and necessary?

  • When a participant’s primary residence, due to the impact of their disability, cannot be reasonably accessed
  • When a participant’s primary residence, in its current condition, has significant and adverse impacts on the sustainability of current living and care arrangements
  • When a suitably qualified occupational therapist has performed an assessment and recommended home modifications,considering all possible alternatives, including the use of equipment.
  • When modifications using standard fixtures and fittings can improve the accessibility of the home.

Additionally, the NDIS will also need to be satisfied that:

  • The proposed modification represents value for money compared to the cost of other alternatives that could be provided through assistive technology or by assisting with a move to another, more accessible premise
  • There won’t be any construction issues such as structural size constraints, difficult terrain, or issues with the condition of the building.
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What won’t the NDIS fund?

What won’t the NDIS fund?

  • Fixtures, fittings or materials above standard grade
  • Modifications to a property bought after a participant was granted NDIS access, unless the NDIS was involved in the decision to purchase the property, or the purchase of a more accessible property was not possible.
  • Installation of swimming pools including hydrotherapy and spas
  • Repairs or remediation of pre-existing home damage, discovered during the modification process
  • Ongoing repairs and maintenance to non-specialised structures.

What if I rent?

If you live in a rental property, a written agreement from the property owner (and where applicable the body corporate) must be provided before the NDIS will consider the home modifications.

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