What is Assistive Technology and Home Modifications funding?
If you need changes made at home to help make it safer and more accessible, the government may provide funding for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM). Funding is subject to individual assessment and approval as part of your Aged Care Assessment (ACAT).
This funding is in 2 categories for Support at Home participants:
Assistive technology
Equipment such as mobility aids, personal alarms, and bathroom equipment to help you live independently.
Home modifications
Changes to your home to make it safer and more accessible, such as grab rails, ramps or bathroom modifications.
How much funding can I get?
AT-HM funding falls into 3 tiers: low, medium and high.
Tier: Low
Funding: Up to $500
What's covered
- Personal alarm
- Simple, non-slip bath and shower mats
- Small reacher/grabber tool
- Basic toileting aids (e.g. commode seat/bedpan)
- Low-cost pressure relief cushion
Tier: Medium
Funding: Up to $2,000
What's covered
- Higher-end personal alarms with a monitoring setup
- Mobility aids (e.g. walking frame, rollator)
- Shower chairs and bath seats
- Raised toilet seats
- Grab rails in key rooms
- Pressure relief mattresses
- Wheelchair or scooter
Tier: High
Funding: Up to $15,000
What's covered
- Major bathroom safety redesign
- Walk-in shower conversion or accessible bathroom remodel
- Ramps and stair lifts
- Door widening and hallway adjustments for mobility aids
- Complex or customised assistive equipment
- Larger mobility equipment (e.g. power chairs)
Always check before buying: Some items may require quotes, assessments or approvals first.
AT-HM funding is set aside specifically for equipment and home modifications. It is generally not intended to be used for services such as cleaning, personal care or gardening.
How do I access AT-HM funding?
You will be assessed for AT-HM funding as part of your ACAT. If approved, this funding will be separate from your Support at Home quarterly funding.
Note: If you have unspent funds from your previous Home Care Package, these will be used before your new AT-HM funding.
How the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications scheme works
Will I need to pay a contribution?
If you pay contributions on your Support at Home funding, you will also need to contribute to AT-HM purchases. Check your monthly statement to see what your current contribution percentage is, or ask your Care Partner before buying any AT-HM items to confirm.
Your AT-HM funding on the HomeMade dashboard
A summary of your AT-HM funding will be available in the Budget and expenses tab when you log in to your dashboard, as well as in your monthly statement.
A summary will also appear in your monthly statement.
Note: Balances can change between statement periods depending on spending in prior months.
The guide is intended to provide general information only. Eligibility for AT-HM funding, including the amount and types of support available, is determined through an individual assessment and approval process.
HomeMade may assist with administering your funding and processing payments in accordance with your approved support plan. However, HomeMade does not determine the eligibility for funding or approve funding decisions.
You may remain responsible for ensuring that any purchase aligns with your approved support plan.
Have questions about AT-HM funding?
Speak to your care team on 1300 655 688 if you have any questions.