Complex Home Modification

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Complex Home Modification

NDIS participants may require home modifications due to the impact of their disability. Home modifications can include changes to the structure, layout or fittings of a participant’s home so they can safely access it and move around comfortably in areas they frequently use. 

To ensure maximum freedom and mobility, our key areas for complex home modifications include:

  • Design, build and commission kitchens that suit the unique needs of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. 
  • Design, build and commission bathrooms and washrooms that suit the unique needs of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. 
  • Design, build and commission doorways and access with real solutions for limited or tight-space homes to suit the unique needs of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
  • Design, build and commission gardens and external paths that suit the unique needs of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
  • Design, build and commission storage solutions, including garage, bedroom and hallways that suit the unique needs of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
  • Design, build and utilise technology, data and RF devices to ensure maximum benefit for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
  • Tight space, limited space, small homes and complex access problems always welcome.

Complex Home Modification

Complex home modifications

Depending on the scope and complexity of the proposed home modifications, you may follow different processes. For more information refer to the NDIS Assistive Technology Complexity Level table.

When complex home modifications (generally Level 4) are being considered, the NDIA may also fund oversight by a project manager or independent building certifier. 

A suitably qualified Occupational Therapist will generally be required to certify the effectiveness of the modification to meet your goals and likely future needs (during design and on completion of the works). 

The NDIA has published a Complex Home Modification Guide for builders and assessors (PDF 690KB) to explain what information the NDIA needs to approve assessments and quotes for complex home modifications works.

In some circumstances, the NDIA may fund reasonable and necessary supports related or incidental to home modifications. For example short term rent if you need to move out of your home during home modification building works. 

The NDIA will generally fund standard modifications and fittings. You may opt to use your own money to contribute to a more expensive finish or fixture that achieves the same or equivalent outcome as the supports in your NDIS plan. 

For example, a participant funded for a standard vanity unit may prefer a more expensive finish. In this example the participant pays any additional cost to have the vanity upgraded to their preferred finish. 

HM over $30,000

Where HM works will cost over $30,000, you will need to engage an NDIS Registered Building Works Project Manager (BWPM) for Complex Home Modifications (CHM) construction.  

The BWPM will work with you on the design and appointment of builders, and they may engage suppliers in consultation with you. 

Further detail is available in the Operational Guidelines.

Further information and resources

Visit the providing home modifications page for more information about:

  • Providing HM assessments
  • HM assessment template 
  • Providing HM quotes

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Hope and Wish Australia – Engineered Independence

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Berowra Heights NSW 2082

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services

  • Household Tasks
  • Accommodation and Tenancy
  • Home Modification
  • Home Automation
  • Innovative Community Participation
  • Assistant Travel and Transport

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