Southwest Sydney Complex NDIS Home Modification: Coordinating Safer Access
The Project
CARAS reported managing a NDIS-funded Complex Home Modification (CHM) project in southwest Sydney for a client who had difficulty accessing and moving around their home. Rather than treating one room in isolation, the project brought several access changes together under one coordinated plan.
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The building works project manager worked with the occupational therapist, support coordinator and builder. CARAS says the team completed the works over four weeks, finishing on time, within budget, and without safety or environmental incidents.
What Was Modified
The work covered several linked barriers around the home:
- a partial refurbishment of the existing bathroom;
- replacement of rotten slats on an existing access ramp;
- installation of an automated door;
- widening of doorways and access paths throughout the home; and
- new vinyl flooring in the hallway.
Each change addressed a different part of the client’s route through the house. The bathroom work supported safer personal care, while the ramp, automated door and wider passages targeted entry and movement. Hallway flooring completed the route with a surface the project team considered suitable for the home’s accessibility needs.
Why Coordination Mattered
This case study illustrates why complex home modifications often involve more than choosing a product. The occupational therapist helped define the client’s functional requirements, while the support coordinator, builder and project manager helped translate those requirements into a buildable sequence of works.
For a household considering a similar project, the practical next step is to document the access problems room by room and discuss them with an occupational therapist. The final scope, provider, approvals, funding and construction timeline will depend on the person’s circumstances and the property.
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Conclusion
The southwest Sydney project shows how a coordinated NDIS complex home modification can connect bathroom, entry and circulation improvements into one safer home environment. Its reported outcome depended on clear communication between the client’s OT, support coordinator, builder and project manager.
Disclaimer: This article summarises a provider-published case study for general information only. It is not an assessment, funding advice or a guarantee of outcome. Speak with an occupational therapist and appropriately qualified professionals about your specific needs, approvals and NDIS pathway.