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NDIS Home Modification Assessment

Our registered Occupational Therapists visit your home to assess what modifications are needed to help you live safely and independently. We prepare the evidence-based reports the NDIA requires to fund home modifications through your plan.

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Understanding Home Modifications

What are NDIS home modifications — and what does an OT do?

NDIS home modifications are changes made to your home to reduce the impact of your disability and support you to live safely and independently. They range from minor modifications (grab rails, non-slip surfaces, ramps) through to major structural changes (bathroom remodels, widening doorways, stair lifts).

An Occupational Therapist assesses your home environment and your functional needs, then prepares a report that documents what modifications are required, why, and how they will improve your safety and independence. This report is the key evidence the NDIA uses to fund home modifications in your plan.

Minor Modifications

Small but significant changes

  • Grab rails in bathrooms and hallways
  • Lever-style tap and door handle replacements
  • Non-slip surface treatments
  • Threshold ramps and step modifications
  • Handrail upgrades on stairs
Major Modifications

Structural home changes

  • Full bathroom remodels for accessibility
  • Doorway widening for wheelchairs or frames
  • Stair lift installation
  • Ceiling hoist tracking systems
  • Ramp installation at entrances
Accessible home interior showing grab rails and safety modifications for NDIS participants

Our Process

How our home modification assessment works

Referral & Intake

We confirm the referral, scope of modifications needed, your funding situation, and schedule a home visit at a time that suits you.

In-Home Assessment

Your OT visits to observe your home environment, assess your functional needs, and identify safety risks and modification requirements in context.

Get Quotes

We recommend sourcing a minimum of 2 quotes from qualified builders. You can organise these yourself or we can assist — having competitive quotes strengthens your NDIS application and ensures fair pricing.

Submit & Fund

We prepare your OT report and submit the documentation to the NDIA. Once funding is approved, your chosen builder completes the modifications.

Post-Modification Sign-Off

After the work is complete, your OT returns to conduct a final review — confirming the modifications meet the clinical specifications and that everything is safe and fit for purpose.

Who We Help

Who do home modification assessments support?

Older Adults

Modifications that support ageing in place: grab rails, non-slip surfaces, and improved accessibility throughout the home to maintain independence longer.

People with Physical Disability

Structural changes that improve mobility, access, and independence for those using wheelchairs, walking frames, or with limited mobility.

People with Acquired Brain Injury

Cognitive and safety-focused modifications that reduce risk, provide clear environmental cues, and support independent living after injury.

People with Mental Health Conditions

Environmental modifications that reduce anxiety, promote routine, and create a calmer, more supportive home environment for people with psychosocial disability.

Families & Carers

Modifications that reduce the physical demands on carers and create a safer, more practical environment for everyone in the household.

Report Contents

What your OT report covers

Every home modification report from Therapursuit is thorough, evidence-based, and designed to give the NDIA everything it needs to fund your modifications.

Comprehensive in-home functional assessment
Clinical justification aligned to NDIS requirements
Identification of safety risks and accessibility barriers
Specifications for builders and implementation teams
Recommended minor and major modifications
Impact on functional independence and safety outcomes
Carer and family considerations
Photos and measurements where appropriate
Prioritisation of modifications based on urgency
Post-modification review and sign-off by your OT

Our Credentials

Independent, evidence-based OT reports you can rely on

All Therapursuit OTs are registered with AHPRA and adhere to the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia's professional standards. Our reports are written to the standard the NDIA expects — detailed, clinically reasoned, and designed to support successful funding outcomes.

We are independent from builders and suppliers. Our recommendations are based solely on your clinical needs, not on any commercial relationship.

AHPRA Registered OT NDIS Registered Provider OT Australia Member
NDIA-Aligned Reports
Reports meet the evidentiary standards the NDIA expects for home modification funding decisions.
Fast Turnaround
Reports typically delivered within 5 business days of the in-home assessment.
Independent Assessment
Our OTs are independent from builders — recommendations reflect your clinical needs alone.
Post-Mod Sign-Off
We return after modifications are installed to confirm everything is safe and meets specifications.
Healthcare professional reviewing clinical documentation and OT assessment reports

Frequently asked questions about home modifications

Does my NDIS plan need to already include home modification funding?
Not necessarily. If you need home modifications but don't yet have funding, an OT assessment can identify the need and generate the evidence required to request funding at your next plan review. We can help you understand this process and prepare the documentation needed.
Can I get home modifications if I rent?
It depends on the tenancy agreement and the type of modification. Minor modifications are generally easier to approve in a rental property. Your OT can advise on what's typically achievable, and we can document the clinical need regardless of property tenure — which is the critical first step.
Do I need to use a specific builder?
No. You're free to source your own builder. We recommend getting a minimum of 2 quotes so you have competitive pricing. Our report provides specifications that any qualified builder can follow, and we can liaise directly with your chosen builder during implementation if helpful.
How long does the assessment take?
An in-home assessment typically takes 1–2 hours. Complex assessments involving multiple modifications or a larger property may take longer. The written report is typically delivered within 5 business days of the assessment visit.
My home is rented — can modifications still be funded?
The NDIA considers home modifications for rental properties on a case-by-case basis. Minor modifications are more readily approved. Your OT will document the clinical need clearly, which is the critical first step regardless of property tenure.
What happens after the modifications are done?
Once the builder completes the work, your OT will return to conduct a post-modification review. We check that the modifications were installed to the agreed specifications, that everything is safe, and that they're meeting your functional needs. If anything needs adjustment, we'll document that too.

Get in Touch

Book your home modification assessment

Tell us about your home and one of our AHPRA-registered OTs will be in touch within 1 business day to confirm next steps and schedule your in-home visit.

  • AHPRA-registered OT conducts your assessment
  • Report delivered within 5 business days
  • NDIA-aligned documentation for successful funding
  • Plan-managed, self-managed & agency-managed
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Service Areas

Where we provide home modification assessments

We provide in-home modification assessments across Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane. Telehealth consultations available nationally.

CoolangattaTugunBilingaKirraCurrumbinCurrumbin WatersPalm BeachElanoraBurleigh HeadsBurleigh WatersMiamiMermaid BeachMermaid WatersBroadbeachSurfers ParadiseMain BeachSouthportLabradorAshmoreBenowaNerangCarraraRobinaVarsity LakesMudgeerabaReedy CreekHighland ParkHelensvaleOxenfordCoomeraUpper CoomeraPimpamaOrmeau
BeenleighEaglebyHolmviewEdens LandingBahrs ScrubWaterfordWaterford WestLoganholmeShailer ParkCornubiaDaisy HillSpringwoodRochedale SouthRochedaleSlacks CreekKingstonWoodridgeUnderwoodBrowns Plains
SunnybankSunnybank HillsEight Mile PlainsMacgregorMount GravattUpper Mount GravattHolland ParkCoorparooCarindaleCannon HillMorningsideWynnumManlyTingalpaCapalabaClevelandVictoria Point
Brisbane CBDSouth BrisbaneWest EndNew FarmFortitude ValleyNewsteadKelvin GrovePaddingtonToowongIndooroopillyChermsideAspleyCarseldineBridgeman DownsNorth LakesMango HillKallangurRedcliffe
Telehealth available nationally across Australia.
While home modification assessments typically require an in-home visit, we offer telehealth consultations for initial assessments, plan support, and follow-ups across all of Australia.