Guides and useful links
Things worth reading, from people who know what they are talking about. Funding rules change, and most of the confusion we see comes from out of date information rather than bad advice.
Funding and eligibility
The scheme that replaced Home Care Packages. Explains the assistive technology and home modifications tiers, and what the caps actually cover.
health.gov.au
How the NDIS separates minor from complex modifications, and where the occupational therapist fits into the process.
ndis.gov.au
What the Department of Veterans Affairs will fund, and how to start a request.
dva.gov.au
Standards and building rules
The standard behind Silver, Gold and Platinum ratings, and what each level means in a real house.
livablehousingaustralia.org.au
Queensland has adopted the livable housing provisions for new homes. New South Wales has not. This explains the difference.
abcb.gov.au
Look up any NSW builder, including ours, before you sign anything.
nsw.gov.au
Living at home
Most funded modification work starts with an occupational therapist’s report. This is how to find one.
otaus.com.au
Practical, evidence-based advice on what actually reduces falls, rather than what gets sold.
health.nsw.gov.au
The industry body for home modification providers. Useful background on how the sector works.
moda.org.au
These links go to other organisations. We have no control over what they publish, and nothing here is a substitute for advice about your own situation. If something looks out of date, tell us and we will check it.
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