Home modification assessment by a mobile OT.

Your funding body (HCP provider, CHSP, DVA) requires an OT assessment report to approve modifications, because the modifications need to be clinically justified based on the person's functional needs rather than just what looks easy to install. The OT report specifies exactly what is needed, why it's needed, and what the expected functional outcome is. Without it, a funding body won't approve the spend, and a builder won't know what clinical standard the work needs to meet.

Minor modifications: grab rails (bathroom, toilet, hallway), threshold ramps, non-slip surfaces, handrails on steps, improved lighting, lever handles and tap fittings, door widening. Complex modifications: bathroom remodelling (wet-area conversion, lowered fixtures), ramp construction, ceiling hoist systems, stairlift installation, step removal, kitchen adaptations. Our report specifies the modification, the clinical rationale, the location, and the standard required.

Yes. Minor home modifications are fundable from HCP Level 2 upwards; complex modifications typically require Level 3 or 4. The home care provider manages the funding, coordinates the OT assessment, and then arranges the approved tradespeople. If your family member doesn't yet have an HCP but is on the waiting list, we can still carry out an assessment so the report is ready to action the moment the package is activated.

Yes. DVA Gold Card holders can access OT home modification assessments and the modifications themselves at no cost to them, provided the modifications relate to accepted conditions or general frailty. White Card holders may also be eligible depending on their conditions. We can liaise directly with the DVA-contracted home modification provider in your area.

Most visits take 60 to 90 minutes. We walk through the entire home, assess the client's transfers and mobility in each area, take measurements, photograph the relevant spaces and discuss the client's goals and routine. The written report is typically completed within five to seven business days. Urgent cases (post-hospital discharge, imminent safety risk) are prioritised.

Our role is the clinical assessment and report. The actual modifications are arranged through the funding body (your HCP provider, CHSP coordinator or DVA) who engages approved tradespeople. However, we're happy to liaise with the provider or builder to clarify the clinical requirements and ensure the work meets the intent of the report. For private clients, we can provide a list of suppliers and contractors where helpful.

For privately funded minor mods, yes, there's no legal requirement for an OT report. But for anything funded through HCP, CHSP or DVA, the OT report is a mandatory step. And even for private modifications, an OT assessment ensures rails are placed in the right position and at the right height for the specific person, which matters a lot for how effective they actually are.