At Uniting Healthcare, our experienced Home Modifications Coordinators and Building Relationship Managers (formerly Project Managers) specialise in complex home modifications. They help people identify the barriers in their home which may be impacting their safety, independence and participation, and work closely with individuals and families to modify and improve their home environment.
- Bathroom modifications – level shower access, installation of accessible fittings, slip resistant flooring and redesign of bathroom layouts to accommodate the use of equipment.
- Access – widening of doorways, creation of level living spaces, prescription of appropriate flooring options, landscaping and lifts.
- Environmental controls – heating/cooling, lighting, automated doors, and relocation of electrical points and fittings to enable ease of use.
- Installations – standard and customised ramps and rails, ceiling hoists and tracking, stair lifts and climbers.
- Kitchen modifications – height adjustable surfaces that enable wheelchair access, installation of accessible fittings and redesign of kitchen layouts to increase independence.
Once funding is secured for home modifications, we work with individuals, families and carers to identify any barriers or hazards that are present in the home. We then discuss goals for your living space and the types of home modifications that can help you achieve these goals.
Our team is highly knowledgeable in relevant legislation and disability specific standards for home modifications and are committed to working collaboratively with builders and tradespeople to ensure home modifications meet your needs.
- Assessment
- Design
- Preparation of a scope of works
- Liaison with contractors
- Sourcing funding
- Inspection of works