Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Scheme
The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme is part of the new Support at Home program, which commenced in November 2025.
It provides separate, short-term funding to help older adults access essential equipment or home modifications that improve safety and independence.
What the AT-HM scheme covers
Under this scheme, older adults can receive funding for:
- Assistive technology such as walking frames, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and mobility aids
- Home modifications such as grab rails, ramps, or bathroom access improvements
All home modifications must be prescribed by a qualified occupational therapist, and only where the change is necessary for safety or function, not cosmetic improvement.
These services are guided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s AT-HM Scheme Guidelines (October 2025), developed under the Aged Care Act 2024.
