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Home modifications can have a big impact on your mobility and independence. It’s crucial that your home is fitted with appropriate modifications for your specific needs. That’s why our NDIS-registered builders in Melbourne have put together this blog to keep you informed about the latest news in the accessibility world as well as answer common questions about NDIS home modifications.
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What do “reasonable and necessary” mean for NDIS home modifications?
One of the key criteria the NDIS uses when approving home modification applications is determining if it’s “reasonable and necessary”. But what does that mean, exactly?
NDIS Home Modifications for Apartments, Flats, and Other Smaller Dwellings
Modifying smaller dwellings like apartments, flats, and townhouses comes with unique challenges and considerations. Choosing the right NDIS builder is essential for success.
Home Modifications for Progressive and Degenerative Conditions
People with degenerative and progressive conditions account for 15% of NDIS participants. So how to you modify homes to keep them accessible as participant needs change?
Attention OTs! How To Choose a Reliable NDIS Builder for Home Modification Projects
The successful execution of a home modification proposal hinges on choosing the right builder. Here are 5 tips for OTs looking for a builder to carry out their next proposal
How Home Modifications can Support Blind and Vision-Impaired NDIS Participants
Visual loss can make daily life challenging. Luckily, home modifications for blind and vision impaired participants can help increase participant safety and independence.
Taking steps towards safety: home modifications for double-storey and split-level homes
For participants living in multilevel homes, stair lift installation allows continued access to all levels of the home for continued independence and mobility around the home.
5 Ways an NDIS Builder Can Make Your Home Safer
You can’t spell independence without safety. Our NDIS builders explain 5 ways we can make homes safer (and how that empowers participants to live independently)
Permits and approvals for NDIS home modifications
Planning NDIS home modifications can be a lengthy process. And of course, youll need to get the appropriate permits and approvals first.
NDIS Automatic Doors
Doors are one of the biggest barriers both in and outside the home. Thankfully, NDIS automatic door openers can (literally) open up a whole world of new opportunities
Home modifications outside the house: making the outside more accessible for people with disability
It isn’t just indoor modifications that play a big role in improving accessibility – outdoor modifications are an equally important part of NDIS home modifications.
Accessible bathrooms: shower modifications for people living with disability
The shower is a crucial part of any accessible bathroom. Read about some of the most common types of NDIS shower modifications, and how they make showering safer and easier
NDIS fall prevention interventions
Fall prevention is a key part of protecting the wellbeing, safety, and independence of people with disability. Learn what sort of fall prevention interventions an NDIS builder can provide.
Five things to consider when designing disability-friendly kitchens
As with any home modification project, making your kitchen accessible can be complicated. Luckily, our NDIS builders in Victoria are here with 5 must-know tips
Creating a robust home: home modifications for NDIS participants with behaviours of concern
Robust housing is an SDA housing subcategory designed and funded for people with very high support needs, including people living with behaviours of concern.
Five ways disability home automation is reshaping the lives of people living with disability
New smart home technology is making home automation easier than ever before, allowing more people with disability to continue living safely and independently.
NCC changes 2023: a glimpse into the future of home accessibility in Victoria
In 2024, Victoria will introduce new building codes that include a range of new accessibility requirements. We explain the implications and discuss what this means for the future of accessibility
Four accessible bathroom modifications that could help transform your life
An accessible bathroom is crucial when building or modifying homes for people with disability. We explain 4 common bathroom modifications, as well as how they can change lives
Four amazing ways NDIS home modifications can change peoples lives for the better
Often, a lack of accessibility in housing takes a significant toll not just on mental health and physical safety, but overall quality of life. The right NDIS home modifications however can make a big difference.
NDIS home modifications aren’t one size fits all: ask half a million Australians
NDIS home modifications are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Every disability, situation and person are unique. Learn about some of the home modification services Restore Home Modifications offers.


















