Home Modifications Occupational Therapy in Melbourne

Why Home Modifications Matter

The home environment plays a central role in a participant's ability to live safely and independently. When physical or cognitive changes make everyday tasks more challenging, modifications to the home can reduce risk, improve accessibility, and support greater independence. Our occupational therapists assess the home environment and recommend modifications tailored to each participant's needs.

Our Home Modification Services

We provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for a wide range of home modifications, from simple safety additions to major structural changes. Our reports include detailed recommendations, measurements, and clinical justification to support funding applications.

• Grab rails and handrails for bathrooms, toilets, and entry points
• Ramps and step modifications for wheelchair and mobility aid access
• Bathroom modifications - walk-in showers, non-slip flooring, and accessible fixtures
• Kitchen adaptations - adjusted bench heights, accessible storage, and tap modifications
• Doorway widening and threshold modifications for improved access
• Stairlifts, platform lifts, and ceiling hoists

Safety Assessments and Reports

Our occupational therapists conduct in-home safety assessments to identify falls risks, accessibility barriers, and hazards. The resulting report provides prioritised recommendations with clinical reasoning, supporting participants and their families to make informed decisions about modifications.

Funding Options

Home modifications can be funded through a number of pathways. Our occupational therapists prepare reports that meet the documentation requirements of each funding body.

• NDIS Capital Supports - Home Modifications
• Home Care Packages (Levels 1 to 4)
• Private and self-funded referrals

Home Modifications Occupational Therapy Across Melbourne

Our Melbourne-based occupational therapists attend the home in person to assess the environment, take measurements, and discuss the modifications with the participant and their family. Delivering home modifications occupational therapy on-site means recommendations are grounded in the actual space and how the participant uses it, rather than generic guidance.

The assessment typically takes 60 to 90 minutes in the home, followed by a written report within two to three weeks. Where major works are recommended, our occupational therapists liaise with builders, certifiers, and equipment suppliers across Melbourne to coordinate quotes and ensure the final modifications meet the clinical requirements of the report.

NDIS Registered Provider

Ergo Therapy Group is a registered NDIS provider delivering home modifications occupational therapy assessments across Melbourne VIC and Liverpool NSW. To book an assessment or discuss a participant's needs, call us on 0450 874 303.