Home Modifications FAQ — Shoalhaven

Yes, for participants with a home modifications budget under Capital Supports in their plan. Minor items like grab rails are often simpler to get approved, while major modifications such as bathroom rebuilds or ramps generally need a full OT assessment and formal quote first.

For most funded modifications, yes. An Occupational Therapist assesses your home and needs, then writes a report recommending specific changes, which is generally required before NDIS or Home Care Package funding is approved.

A partial modification with grab rails, a shower seat and a removed bath hob typically costs $8,000-$25,000. A full accessible bathroom rebuild with a level-entry shower and repositioned fixtures usually runs $15,000-$40,000 depending on the extent of layout changes.

Yes, where the ramp is included in an approved care plan and supports the person to remain safely at home. Check with your Home Care Package provider about remaining budget and documentation required, typically an OT recommendation.

Expect several weeks from OT assessment through to approved funding for most NDIS or Home Care Package modifications, longer for major structural work needing multiple quotes.

Minor modifications are low-cost, low-risk items like grab rails or lever taps needing minimal assessment. Major modifications - bathroom rebuilds, ramps, widened doorways or stair lifts - involve structural work, cost considerably more, and require a full OT assessment and formal quotes before approval.