OT-led home assessments and modification reports for NDIS participants, Home Care Package recipients and DVA clients across QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS.
A home modification report documents what changes a person's home environment needs to support their safety, access and independence. Our OTs visit the home, assess the environment against the person's functional needs, and write a clear report covering minor and complex modifications, with supplier recommendations and evidence-based justification for the funding body. We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, Home Care Package providers, DVA case managers and private clients.
You'll speak with one of our AHPRA-registered OTs.
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Home modification reports across QLD, NSW, VIC & TAS
A home modification report is an OT-written document that connects a person's functional needs to specific changes their home environment requires. The report provides the clinical justification a funding body needs before approving modifications, whether that's a grab rail through NDIS or a full bathroom reconfiguration under the NDIS Capital Supports budget. Getting the scope right at the start means fewer delays and a report the funding body can act on.
The OT visits the home and moves through it with the person, assessing every area relevant to the referral: entry access, bathroom and toilet, bedroom, kitchen, laundry, living areas and outdoor access. We look at circulation space, fall hazards, door widths, step heights, floor surfaces and how the person's functional limitations interact with each area. Measurements are taken where required for modification specifications.
Under NDIS, minor modifications are lower-risk changes that generally don't require building certification, such as grab rails, handrails, lever taps and ramps under prescribed heights. Complex modifications involve structural work, higher costs, or building approval, such as bathroom reconfigurations, doorway widening or ramp construction. The report clearly identifies which category each recommendation falls into, as the approval pathway and quote requirements differ.
The OT records clinical observations, photographs (with consent), measurements and functional task observations during the visit. For complex modifications this documentation supports the supplier quote process and, where required, building certification. Accurate measurements gathered at the visit mean suppliers can quote against the report without a separate site visit.
Each modification recommendation in the report is linked directly to a clinical observation: the specific functional limitation, how the current environment creates a barrier or risk, and what the modification will address. Recommendations are prioritised by safety and functional impact. Cost estimates or ranges are included where available at the time of writing, to help the funding body assess reasonable necessity.
The report is formatted to meet the documentation requirements of the relevant funding body. For NDIS, this means addressing reasonable and necessary criteria and Capital Supports funding evidence. For Home Care Package submissions, the report is structured to support the provider's funding request. The report can be sent directly to the support coordinator, aged care provider, DVA case manager or participant as instructed.
Where appropriate, the OT can liaise with building contractors or AT suppliers during the quoting process to ensure modifications match the clinical recommendations. Once modifications are installed, a post-installation review visit confirms the work meets the clinical intent of the report. This is particularly important for complex modifications where fit-out variations can affect the outcome.
Home modification reports follow a clear process whether the referral comes from the participant, a support coordinator, an aged care provider or a DVA case manager.
Call (07) 3477 9366 or submit the form. Tell us about the person, their home environment, their funding stream and what modifications you think may be needed. We provide a written quote before any visit is scheduled.
An AHPRA-registered OT visits the home and assesses the environment against the person's functional needs. We look at access, safety, bathroom and kitchen function, circulation space and any other areas relevant to the referral. The assessment typically takes one to two hours.
The completed report is delivered digitally within two to three weeks. It covers recommended modifications (minor and/or complex), clinical justification, suggested suppliers and any relevant equipment. We can send the report directly to the funding body, support coordinator or aged care provider.
Home modification needs vary significantly by age, disability type and living situation. Our OTs are experienced across paediatric, adult and aged care contexts.
Kids
Birth – 17
Children with physical disability, autism or complex needs may require modifications to support safe movement, self-care and participation in family life. Reports cover access, bathroom safety, sensory environment and equipment clearances.
Adults
18 – 64
For working-age adults with physical disability, acquired injury or progressive conditions, home modification reports support NDIS funding requests for both minor and complex modifications. We document functional barriers and write recommendations grounded in clinical evidence.
Older adults
65+
Helping older people remain safely at home is one of the most common reasons for an OT home assessment. Reports support Home Care Package funding, CHSP, DVA and private modifications to reduce falls risk and extend independence.
Our Occupational Therapists are AHPRA-registered, supported by OT assistants, a psychologist, a speech pathologist and a warm admin team who'll be your first point of contact. Small enough to know your name, big enough to match you with someone whose experience fits your goals.
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Tell us your preferences: gender, language, cultural background, clinical experience. We'll match you with a clinician who fits.
We can't list fixed prices publicly. What you pay depends on your funding stream, the service, and your location. But every Astrad client gets the same three things, in writing, before any visit is booked.
Request a written quoteEvery client gets a clear written quote setting out session rates, expected travel time and any reports, before we schedule a single visit.
For NDIS participants we bill within the limits set out in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. No surprises at invoice time.
Travel and non-face-to-face time are always quoted in writing, at the rates allowed for your funding stream. What you see is what you pay.
Our Occupational Therapists travel to you. At home, at school, at work or in the community. We cover metro and many regional areas across Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Not sure if we reach your postcode? Ask us. We usually confirm within one business day.
Check availabilityBrisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Toowoomba
Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle
Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat
Hobart, Launceston, Devonport
Not sure what the report needs to cover, or how to fund the modifications? Call (07) 3477 9366 and we'll walk you through it.
A home modification report is an OT-written document that assesses a person's home environment against their functional needs and recommends specific modifications to improve safety, access and independence. It can cover minor modifications (grab rails, lever taps, ramps under 1000mm) and complex modifications (bathroom reconfigurations, structural access works). The report provides the clinical justification a funding body needs to approve the modifications.
Under the NDIS, minor home modifications are generally lower-cost, lower-risk changes that don't require building approval, such as grab rails, handrails, ramps and lever handles. Complex home modifications involve structural work, higher costs, or require a qualified tradesperson and possibly building certification. Both types can be funded through the NDIS, but the approval pathway and quote requirements differ. Our report will clearly identify which category each modification falls into.
Yes. We receive home modification referrals from support coordinators, plan managers, aged care providers, GPs, hospitals and directly from participants and families. No formal referral letter is needed. Contact our intake team with the participant's details, funding stream and what modifications may be required, and we'll confirm scope and quote.
The OT assessment and report can be funded through NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed participants, via Capacity Building or Core Supports), Home Care Packages (HCP), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), DVA, and privately. The cost of the modifications themselves is usually funded separately through NDIS Capital Supports or the relevant aged care funding program. We'll help you understand what's available for your situation.
We can provide supplier recommendations and, where relevant, coordinate with builders or equipment suppliers to ensure the modifications match the clinical recommendations. For NDIS complex home modifications, the NDIA typically requires quotes from qualified tradespeople as part of the approval process. We can advise on what documentation is needed.
A home assessment visit for a modification report typically takes one to two hours, depending on the size of the property, the number of areas being assessed and the complexity of the person's functional needs. The written report is generally delivered within two to three weeks of the visit.
Yes. In many cases it makes clinical sense for the same OT to be involved from assessment through to completion, to ensure the modifications are installed as recommended and to sign off on the outcome. Ask about this when you enquire and we'll build it into the quoted scope.
Whether the referral is for a child who needs better bathroom access, an adult after a spinal injury, or an older person whose falls risk is increasing, our OTs assess thoroughly and write reports that give the funding body what it needs. Self-managed and plan-managed NDIS, HCP, DVA and private clients welcome. Call (07) 3477 9366 or submit the form.
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