Assistive Technology &
Home Modifications Scheme.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released the AT-HM Guidelines, outlining how aged care providers should deliver AT-HM under the Support at Home program and engage allied health professionals to prescribe, justify, and document recommended AT and HM.
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
AT refers to equipment, devices, or products that help older Australians live safely and independently at home — including mobility aids, bathroom safety equipment, personal care supports, and daily living aids that reduce risks, improve function, and support participation in everyday activities.
The goal of AT is to support function, promote independence, reduce carer burden, and enable participants to continue living safely and comfortably at home.
AT is funded through the AT-HM Scheme with 3 Funding Tiers: Low, Medium and High.
HM refer to physical changes made to a participant’s home to improve safety, accessibility, and independence. These must be clinically justified by an Occupational Therapist. Examples include installing grab rails, ramps, widening doorways, modifying bathrooms, or adjusting flooring to reduce trip hazards.
The goal of home modifications is to reduce risks, support mobility and personal care, and enable participants to remain living safely in their own homes for longer.
HM is funded through the AT-HM Scheme with 3 Funding Tiers: Low, Medium and High.
AT-HM Funding Tiers
Funding is based on assessed need and is granted in fixed periods. Each tier provides a set dollar range for approved equipment, services, and support. Below are the current tier structures for both AT and HM.
| Tier | Funding Range | Funding Period | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | $500 | 12 months | Walking sticks, pill boxes, dressing aids, non-slip mats |
| Medium | $2,000 | 12 months | Shower chairs, raised toilet seats, transfer belts, bed rails |
| High | $15,000 | 12 months | Manual or powered wheelchairs, pressure mattresses, complex seating |
| Tier | Funding Range | Funding Period | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | $500 | 12 months | Grab rails, handrails, door lever handles, non-slip strips |
| Medium | $2,000 | 12 months | Ramp installation, minor bathroom modifications, external handrails |
| High | $15,000 | 12 months | Whole bathroom modifications, widening doorways, structural ramp works |
What is fundable under the AT-HM Scheme?
How to access the AT-HM Scheme
Prescription and wraparound services
Prescription services are written recommendations from a qualified health professional (OT, Physiotherapist, or Speech Pathologist) within their scope of practice, recommending AT or HM to address an older person’s functional decline or disability. Prescriptions are typically based on a home or functional assessment, though telehealth may be appropriate in some cases.
Wraparound services are additional supports funded through the AT-HM scheme to ensure AT and HM are safely and effectively implemented. These may include:
- Delivery and set-up of equipment
- Training and education on safe use of AT or HM
- Follow-up to assess whether AT or HM is meeting needs
- Repairs and maintenance of eligible AT items
- Administrative and coordination costs
- Retrieval of loaned or rented items when no longer needed
Quick checklist — is it fundable?
When considering whether AT or HM may be fundable under the AT-HM Scheme, check all of the following:
How Super Rehab aligns with the AT-HM Guidelines
Our fee schedule clearly separates face-to-face (Direct) and non-face-to-face (Indirect) activities, including prescription and wraparound services under the AT-HM Scheme.
We meet the expectations outlined in the AT-HM Scheme Guidelines, safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of Support at Home participants while upholding the trust and accountability expected by referrers.
Our procedures are aligned with new compliance requirements, including standardised report templates, quote checklists, and risk assessment tools.
Disciplines delivering AT-HM services
AT-HM prescription and wraparound services are delivered by qualified allied health clinicians across a range of disciplines, working collaboratively to ensure participants receive safe, evidence-based recommendations.
Ready to refer a participant? We welcome referrals from Support at Home providers, CHSP providers, care partners, families, and participants seeking AT-HM services at home.