Home Modifications & Maintenance

‘We aim to provide you with a safer and more independent lifestyle.’

We receive referrals from My Aged Care, through local hospitals, community organisations and direct. To find out if you need an assessment and if you are eligible to receive this service, please contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. The My Aged Care staff will ask you questions about your current needs and circumstances so they can refer you to us. You will need to have a Regional Assessment Service assessment before you can be approved for care. We can assist you to make a referral to My Aged Care.

CORE receives funding from the Department of Health to assist with the a subsidy for eligible clients with the cost of recommended modifications. Clients are expected to make a contribution towards the cost of the work as this is not a free service. An interest free payment scheme is available for home modifications and maintenance work. For Home care package clients, you will be able to use your package funds to pay full cost for Home modification.

We can assist individuals who come to us directly, this would be considered private service and you will have to pay the full service fee, if you are not eligible for government funding.

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Maintenance Services

Some of our maintenance services include:

lawn mowing
rehanging doors
nailing floorboards
repairs to gates and fencing
replacement of tap washers
installation of quarter turn lever taps
replacement of fly screens
changing light globes
repairs to cupboards etc.
minor electrical and plumbing works (licensed tradesmen sub-contracted as required)

Major maintenance services include:

the replacement of a hot water service
concreting of pathways

Smoke detectors are installed free of charge to eligible clients (clients over 65) in the Fairfield local government area.
All modifications are strictly built by our licenced builders. If you would like to refer someone who requires our home modification and maintenance services, please use our referral form.

We understand you value independence and sometimes a little help with home modifications are required, that’s where we come along.

Our licenced builders and occupational therapists provide you an assessment of what needs to be done to your home to make it safe and accessible for you to live independently in.

Home Modifications

Some home modifications we do:

Ramps to replace steps
Installing grabrails and rails to steps
Widening doorways
Relocating light switches and power points
Removal of shower screens and installation of a shower rod and curtain
Installation of wedge ramps to small lips and steps
Platforms to raise the height of chairs and bed

Any other modifications recommended by an Occupational Therapist to ensure your safety and independence within your home.

Occupational Therapy Assessment

Prior to the commencement of you home modification, you will need to be assessed in you home by a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT). We are able to organise this service free of charge for eligible clients.

The OT will visit your home to discuss your needs and observe how you move around your home. The OT will work with you to identify any problems you are currently having and prepare a report for the builder.