Assistive technology and home modifications (AT-HM) includes equipment and devices that help you complete everyday activities more safely and independently. Home modifications involve changes to your home environment that improve accessibility, mobility and safety.

You may benefit from assistive technology or home modifications if you:

• Have experienced a fall or near miss
• Are experiencing changes in mobility, balance, strength, vision or daily functioning
• Feel less confident moving around your home
• Find stairs, bathrooms or entrances difficult to navigate
• Are recovering from illness, injury or surgery
• Need support to remain independent at home

The earlier safety concerns are addressed, the easier it can be to maintain independence and reduce the risk of injury.

1. Contact Burnie Brae to discuss your needs.
2. Complete a My Aged Care assessment (if required).
3. Receive recommendations for suitable equipment or modifications.
4. Access funding or explore private options.
5. Arrange installation, delivery or implementation.

Funding for assistive technology and home modifications is available through the Support at Home program for eligible older Australians.

Assistive technology and home modifications are funded through a dedicated funding pathway under the Support at Home program.

Unlike many ongoing Support at Home services, assistive technology and home modifications are funded separately from your regular care budget. This means eligible participants may be able to access equipment and modifications without reducing the funding available for their ongoing care services.

Funding is allocated based on your assessed needs and may include:

• Low-level support: under $500
• Medium-level support: up to $2,000
• High-level support: up to $15,000 or more if required

Funding amounts are correct as of 1 July 2026 and may be subject to change (for the latest info, visit My Aged Care). Funding generally lasts for 12 months, with extensions available in some circumstances.

Assistive technology and home modifications are classified as Independence Supports, which means a participant contribution may apply based on income and assets. Clinical assessments and prescriptions remain fully government funded.

Applying for Support at Home

To access funding for assistive technology and home modifications, you'll need to complete an aged care assessment through My Aged Care (apply online or call 1800 200 422).

During your assessment, your assessor will determine whether assistive technology, home modifications, or both are needed to support your safety, mobility and independence at home. If approved, these supports will be included in your support plan and Notice of Decision.

Funding is separate from your regular Support at Home services, meaning you may be able to access equipment and modifications sooner without waiting for your ongoing service funding.

Please note: Funding is based on assessed need and priority level (Immediate to Standard). Wait times vary depending on your priority group and support type.

Approved for Support at Home

If you have been approved for Support at Home and assistive technology/home modifications, funding will be allocated based on your assessed needs and priority level.

If you were not approved for assistive technology or home modifications, you may need to request a reassessment or support plan review with My Aged Care.

Not eligible for aged care funding or prefer to pay privately?

If you’re not eligible for funding, waiting for your Support at Home assessment, or prefer not to use government funding, you can purchase equipment or arrange home modifications privately. Our team can help you explore options and find the right supports for your needs.

You may also be able to access some similar types of support through programs such as the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Assist Secure (HAS), but these are separate schemes with different eligibility requirements, funding levels, and what they cover.

Depending on your needs, assessment outcomes and home environment, home modifications may include:

• Grab rails and handrails
• Access ramps
• Step modifications
• Widened doorways
• Bathroom modifications
• Walk-in or accessible showers
• Non-slip flooring and surfaces
• Improved lighting
• Lever-style door handles and taps
• Stair rails and support rails
• Threshold and trip hazard removal
• Kitchen modifications to improve accessibility
• Entry and exit modifications
• Mobility-friendly pathways
• Other minor or major modifications that improve safety, accessibility and independence at home

All home modifications are subject to assessment and approval based on individual needs and eligibility requirements.