Can Support at Home pay for bathroom modifications?
Yes. Approved home modifications may include changes that improve bathroom access and safety.
Key points
- Bathroom modifications use separate AT-HM funding, not the quarterly ongoing budget.
- All home modifications require an occupational therapist prescription.
- High-tier home-modification funding is generally capped at $15,000 per lifetime.
Yes. Approved home modifications may include changes that improve bathroom access and safety.
Funding is separate from the ongoing quarterly budget and may require assessment, quotes, professional prescription and building approvals.
Bathroom redesign, access changes and associated installation work may be funded through a separate home-modification tier. Tiers are under $500, up to $2,000 and up to $15,000. High-tier home-modification funding is generally capped at $15,000 per lifetime, excluding an additional supplement where applicable.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Arrange an occupational-therapy home assessment.
Obtain the required prescription, scope of works and quotes.
Confirm the funding tier, participant contribution, approvals and completion timeframe before work starts.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check the official AT-HM scheme guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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