For many Australians, small changes at home can make a life-changing difference — a grab rail beside the shower, a ramp at the front step, or a chair that’s easier to get out of. These improvements are now more accessible through the Support at Home program, which includes dedicated funding for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM).
Understanding the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme
The AT-HM scheme funds a wide range of equipment and home adjustments designed to help people stay safe, mobile, and independent in their own homes.
Funding can support items such as:
- Grab rails and non-slip flooring
- Ramps and stair aids
- Mobility and transfer equipment
- Shower chairs and bathroom safety upgrades
Under the new Support at Home short-term pathways, funding is released once a person’s need is confirmed, separate from regular quarterly budgets. This helps people access timely, essential support.
Turning funding into real support that works
Getting approved for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications is an important first step. But turning that approval into the right outcomes takes experience, coordination, and clinical expertise.
That’s where Five Good Friends makes the difference.
Clinical insight built in
Our nurses and allied health professionals understand how to match the right equipment or modification to each person’s unique needs. Many AT-HM items can be assessed and prescribed by our internal team, which means Members get what they need quickly and safely.
Seamless coordination
For more complex or specialised work, we arrange the right providers from our trusted network — including occupational therapists, builders, and suppliers. Everything is organised and tracked through our system, so Members aren’t left to manage multiple contractors or follow-ups.
Expert guidance
The Support at Home program introduces new ways to fund safety and independence at home. Our team helps Members understand what’s available, arrange the right assessments, and coordinate approved suppliers. We make the process transparent, compliant, and easy to follow.
Preparing for the Support at Home short-term pathways
Under the Support at Home program, people will be able to use Support at Home Assistive Technology funding for home safety and mobility improvements such as handrails and ramps, fall prevention aids and home mobility devices
Our clinical team is well prepared for this change — building the right provider network and refining our assessment pathways so everything runs smoothly from day one.
A simpler, safer path forward
Navigating new funding arrangements can seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. At Five Good Friends, we take the confusion out of the process by:
- Explaining your options clearly
- Managing paperwork and approvals
- Coordinating assessments and service delivery
We’re committed to supporting you at every stage — answering your questions, providing expert guidance, and ensuring you access the right Assistive Technology and Home Modifications with confidence.
Ready to explore AT-HM support?
If you’re eligible for Support at Home and want to understand how Assistive Technology or Home Modifications could help you live safely and independently, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Contact Five Good Friends today to learn how your AT-HM funding can be turned into meaningful, lasting support at home.
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