At Within Reach Therapy, our NDIS home modification specialists help participants create safer, more accessible living spaces that support independence at home. With advanced qualifications in CPPACC4020 – Provide Access Advice on Building Renovations and CPPACC5016 – Provide Expert Access Advice on Renovations to Private Dwellings, we ensure every modification meets both NDIS and building accessibility standards.
We conduct comprehensive home modification assessments and prepare detailed reports that meet NDIA requirements for funding approval. Our services include:
Bathroom modifications – accessible showers, grab rails, non-slip surfaces.
Ramps and threshold solutions – safe entry and exit for mobility aid users.
Stairlifts and vertical lifts – for multi-level accessibility.
Kitchen adaptations – lowered benches, accessible storage, and appliance positioning.
Doorway and hallway widening – to improve wheelchair and mobility aid access.
Specialist qualifications in access consulting:
CPpAcC4020 – Provide Access Advice on Building Renovations.
CPpAcC5016 – Provide Expert Access Advice on Renovations to Private Dwellings.
NDIA-compliant reporting for faster funding approvals.
Expertise in both minor and complex home modifications.
Collaboration with builders, architects, and support coordinators to ensure safe, practical, and cost-effective outcomes.
We handle the complex NDIS paperwork and approval process so you can focus on living safely and independently.
Initial Consultation – Understand your mobility, safety, and independence goals.
On-site Assessment – Identify hazards, barriers, and modification opportunities.
Report Preparation – Provide a clear, evidence-based prescription for modifications.
Funding Support – Prepare documentation that meets NDIA requirements.
Implementation Support – Work with your chosen builder to ensure modifications are completed to standard.
NDIS participants seeking safer, more accessible homes.
People recovering from injury who require temporary or permanent home changes.
Individuals with progressive conditions needing long-term accessibility planning.
The NDIS funds home modifications that are reasonable and necessary to improve safety, accessibility, and independence. However, there are some costs and modifications that the NDIS generally does not cover, including:
Bath Tubs
- In most cases, the NDIS funds level-access showers rather than baths.
Aesthetic or cosmetic-only changes
– e.g., upgrades to match personal style, painting, new tiles, or luxury finishes.
Luxury additions
– including swimming pools, spas, outdoor entertainment areas, or hydrotherapy pools.
Home extensions or room enlargements
– unless all other design options have been considered and an extension is the only way to meet accessibility and Reasonable and Necessary criteria.
Repairs or maintenance for pre-existing issues
– such as fixing leaky taps, repairing old floors, addressing termite damage, or repairing a roof, unless directly related to the modification area.
General household costs or routine maintenance– like gardening, cleaning, replacing light bulbs, or standard repairs not connected to disability needs.
Structural changes not linked to functional need
– for example, increasing property value or adding features that don’t relate to independence, access, or safety.
Modifications that do not comply with building regulations– including the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, or local council regulations.
Features already considered part of standard housing
– for example, standard kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, or fittings that fall under normal household expenses.
Duplicate or unnecessary modifications
– if safer or more cost-effective alternatives exist (e.g., installing both a stair lift and a ramp when one solution would suffice).
At Within Reach Therapy, our expert Occupational Therapists and qualified assessors make the process clearer by:
✅ Explaining what the NDIS is likely to fund (and what it won’t)
✅ Identifying cost-effective, compliant solutions that meet your unique needs
✅ Working with builders, suppliers, and the NDIA to ensure modifications are Reasonable and Necessary
💡 To find out how we can help you navigate the NDIS home modification process and design a safer, more accessible home, get in touch with Within Reach Therapy today — we’ll contact you to discuss your options.
If you need bathroom modifications, ramps, stairlifts, or kitchen adaptations, our qualified assessors will ensure your prescription is tailored to your functional needs and NDIA-compliant.
📞 Contact Within Reach Therapy today to arrange your assessment and start your home modification journey.
Lets have a free chat to see how Within Reach Therapy can assist you.
