06_182415401_0111_2_2
MHM - Flooring

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item is allocated under the Capital - Home Modifications category and covers the cost of Minor Home Modifications (MHM) that involve the alteration or replacement of flooring and/or the subfloor structure within a participant's home.

Flooring modifications are often critical to ensure safe and accessible pathways, particularly for participants who use mobility aids like wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers, or for those at high risk of falls. Inaccessible flooring (e.g., thick carpet, slippery tiles, or uneven transitions) can significantly impact a participant's independence and safety. As a Minor Home Modification, the work involves making permanent changes to the dwelling.

The funding covers necessary modifications to the floor surface and underlying structure to meet accessibility needs, including:

Floor Surface Replacement: Replacing inappropriate or hazardous flooring (e.g., removing high-pile carpet for vinyl or low-pile commercial-grade carpet) to ensure a smooth, stable, and low-friction surface for mobility devices.

Level Transitions: Modifying or removing problematic thresholds and changes in floor height between rooms to create seamless transitions.

Subfloor Work: Minor adjustments to the subfloor or floor levelling to ensure the surface is uniform and strong enough for heavy Assistive Technology (e.g., heavy power wheelchairs).

Wet Area Modifications: Installing non-slip, waterproof flooring in bathrooms and other wet areas to reduce fall risk.

This support is categorised under the NDIS Registration Group 0111: Home Modification Design and Construction. Claims are made against the specific support number: 06_182415401_0111_2_2.