06_182488377_0111_2_2
HM - Bathroom/Toilet - Structural work

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item is allocated under the Capital - Home Modifications category. The line item covers the cost of Major Home Modifications (HM) that involve significant structural and permanent changes to the bathroom and/or toilet facilities within a participant's home.

Modifying wet areas is often essential for maintaining a participant's independence, privacy, and safety during personal care routines. These are typically complex and high-cost projects due to requirements for plumbing, waterproofing, ventilation, and compliance with building codes. This category is distinct from Minor Home Modifications due to the scope and cost of the work involved.

The funding covers the entire process of creating an accessible bathroom or toilet, including:

Structural Alterations: Reconfiguring the layout, moving or removing walls, and widening doorways to allow for wheelchair or assistive technology access (e.g., clearance for hoists, commodes, or power wheelchairs).

Accessible Fittings: Installing specific fixtures such as accessible showers (e.g., level entry/roll-in showers), adjustable height basins, and accessible toilets.

Plumbing and Waterproofing: Necessary changes to existing plumbing and ensuring full waterproofing to protect the dwelling from moisture damage associated with accessible wet areas.

Specialised Equipment Integration: Installation of structural supports for fixed grab rails, wall-mounted shower chairs, and ceiling hoist tracking systems.

This support is relevant to permanent, complex modifications associated with the NDIS Registration Group 0111: Home Modification Design and Construction. Major Home Modifications require a detailed design, prescription by an Allied Health Professional, and formal approval from the NDIA. Claims are made against the specific support number: 06_182488377_0111_2_2.