Home Modification
Onward Health provides home modification assessments across the Sunshine Coast, supporting adults to improve accessibility, safety and long-term independence within their homes.
We assess the interaction between the individual, their functional capacity, and their physical environment to ensure modifications are practical, compliant and aligned with future needs.
Home modifications involve changes to the built environment to improve accessibility, reduce risk and support functional independence.
These modifications may be minor adjustments to improve safety or complex structural changes to enable wheelchair access and long-term living at home.
As Occupational Therapists, we provide clinical assessment, justification and documentation to ensure modifications are safe, appropriate and supported by funding bodies.
What Are Home Modifications?
Minor Home Modifications
Major Home Modifications
Complex home modifications involve structural changes to improve long-term accessibility and functional independence.
These may include:
Bathroom redesign for wheelchair access
Doorway widening
Level access showers
Internal layout adjustments
Structural ramping
Major access solutions
We provide detailed clinical assessment, risk analysis and functional justification for complex modifications. Collaboration with builders, project managers and funding bodies ensures proposed changes are appropriate, sustainable and future-focused.
Minor modifications are typically small changes that reduce risk and improve safety. These may include:
Grab rails
Handrails
Step adjustments
Ramps
Non-slip surfaces
Minor bathroom adjustments
Recommendations are based on assessment of mobility, balance, strength and environmental barriers within the home.
Assessment Process
Home modification assessment includes:
Functional mobility and transfer evaluation
Falls risk assessment
Postural and equipment considerations
Environmental measurement and layout review
Long-term planning for progressive conditions
Reports include structured clinical reasoning, scope recommendations and alignment with funding criteria.
Our approach to home modifications is:
Functional and evidence-based
Goal-oriented and practical
Focused on long-term independence
Collaborative with relevant stakeholders
Structured and compliant with funding standards
We prioritise modifications that are proportionate, effective and responsive to the individual’s needs.
Home modification assessments may be funded under:
NDIS
DVA
TAC / CTP schemes
Private referrals
We provide structured documentation aligned with funding requirements where required.
Eligibility & Referrals
Service Area
Onward Health provides mobile home modification assessments across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions. Assessments are completed in-home to ensure the best outcomes.
Referral
If you are seeking home modifications assessments on the Sunshine Coast, please contact Onward Health to discuss your goals and referral pathway.
