Assistive Technology & Home Modifications Scheme for Support At Home Participants

The Support at Home program has replaced the Home Care Packages (HCP) program as of 1 November 2025. The new Support at Home program aims to provide more funding and support for older Australians.

In addition to a quarterly budget for accessing aged care services, Support at Home program participants can receive funding to access assistive technology products and home modification services to make living at home safer and more convenient. This extra funding is available through the Assistive Technology & Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme at all levels of the Support at Home program.

What is the Assistive Technology & Home Modifications Scheme?

The AT-HM Scheme provides funds for Support at Home participants to access assistive technology (walking aids, toileting supports, bathing equipment) and home modifications (ramps, safety handrails, stair lifts). 

Access to the AT-HM Scheme will depend on each participant’s individual needs, as outlined in their Assessment for the Support at Home program. Based on the outcome of the assessment, participants will be assigned a specific funding tier for assistive technology, home modifications, or both. Participants can receive up to $30,000 in funding under the AT-HM Scheme. 

Funding for Assistive Technology

Assistive technology includes products or equipment that assist individuals in completing tasks more easily or performing certain actions independently. Items that are considered assistive technology include:

• Mobility aids: Walking sticks, walking frames, wheelchairs, mobility scooters 
• Personal safety tools: Anti-slip products for footwear, personal alarms, worn products for body protection
• Cognitive support tools: Assistive products for memory training, medication management
• Toileting supports: Bedpans, commode chairs, incontinence alarms
• Bathing equipment: Shower seats, bath boards

There are three funding tiers for accessing assistive technology:

1. Low – Up to $500

2. Medium – Up to $2,000

3. High – Up to $15,000

For items that require a prescription from an allied health professional, the funding can also be used to cover the cost of obtaining the prescription. Assistive technology funding can also be used to access any additional support for the safe and proper use of the purchased equipment. 

Applications for assistive technology that exceeds the maximum of $15,000 will be assessed on a case-by-case basis—participants are required to have a valid prescription from a health professional for such applications. 

Funding for Home Modifications

Home modifications refer to additions or changes made to a home’s physical environment to enhance safety and accessibility for individuals. Home modifications can range from the simple installation of products to more complex overhauls of the home’s layout, including:

• Ramps for wheelchair access
• Safety handrails throughout key areas of the home, such as bathrooms
• Stair lifts in multi-storey dwellings
• Non-slip mats and materials for flooring and staircases
• Renovation work for widening doorways for wheelchair access

Home modification funding is also split into three tiers:

1. Low – Up to $500

2. Medium – Up to $2,000

3. High – Up to $15,000

What Does the AT-HM Scheme Include?

The Assistive Technology & Home Modifications Scheme covers a wide range of assistive products set out in the Assistive product – classification and terminology standard (AS/NZS ISO 9999:2023). Participants can access the AT-HM list to determine which products and services are covered under the AT-HM Scheme. 

Items in the AT-HM list are assigned one of three levels of classification:

• Low risk – these are relatively low-cost items or products that require no prescription or advice to use safely.
• Under advice – items that do not require a prescription, but may require professional advice from allied health services to ensure safe and proper application. 
• Prescribed – high-cost, customisable products that can only be accessed through funding with a valid prescription from a qualified health professional.

The AT-HM List will be reviewed each year to consider the inclusion of new support devices or to align with changes in the aged care sector. 

While most assistive and home modification equipment for aged care support will be covered in the AT-HM list, it does not include:

• products or services that are already funded by other government services, such as hearing aids under the Hearing Services Program (HSP)
• items that fall under household or discretionary expenses
• assistive equipment for specific use in a workplace, on public transport, or to be used by children

Looking for more information or clarification on what the Assistive Technology & Home Modifications Scheme will cover? Our home care services teams in Sydney, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia can provide you with tailored advice on the Support at Home program, whether you’re an existing Home Care Package participant or are planning to apply for the Support at Home program in future.