IBK NDIS Support Renovation.
BATHROOMS
IBK provide NDIS participants with safe and accessible amenities for personal care and hygiene.
Where a participant’s dwelling has more than one bathroom, our Assessor shall recommend which bathroom should be modified, giving consideration to its location and the existing plumbing and fixtures.
An open, stepless shower is a functional solution for access. Ideally, a stepless shower should not be located adjacent to a doorway because of potential water escape, or the need to include a barrier which may reduce access. However it is acknowledged that in many domestic bathrooms it may be impractical to relocate the shower away from a doorway, due to the limited size and existing configurations of the bathroom.
PLUMBING
All required plumbing work associated with shower alterations must be specified, such as, new floor waste connections, water outlets and new taps/water mixers, as required.
Installation of a Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) is a requirement for new works on bathrooms. Most hot water systems now deliver water to a pre-set maximum temperature, so while the provision of a TMV may meet reasonable and necessary criteria for funded supports based on clinical evidence, the dwelling’s existing hot water service should be checked to see if it has a pre-set maximum temperature.
HAND BASIN
Modifications to a hand basin and/or vanity that may meet the reasonable and necessary criteria for funded supports include:
- Modifications to existing vanity joinery to facilitate knee/foot clearance for a wheelchair user.
- Replacement of an existing hand basin with a new semi-recessed type hand basin, to increase accessibility for a wheelchair user (which would also most likely require a new vanity top).
- Alteration of the height of a hand basin and/or vanity for a wheelchair or a standing user, based on clinical evidence.
- Replacement of existing taps with accessible taps, such as mixer taps with lever
NDIS SUPPORT
NDIS Specialsit in Disability
KITCHENS
IBK facilitate NDIS participants goals of independent living & meal preparation at home.
Typical scope of works
Typical kitchen modifications that meet the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria can vary significantly in scope, as influenced by:
- The participant’s disability.
- Existing design of the kitchen and associated appliances.
- Degree to which the participant will be able to independently use the kitchen or wants to participate in meal preparation tasks.
Kitchen modifications
The following kitchen modifications that would typically meet the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria, may include::
- Removal of cupboard joinery under nominated areas of kitchen benches to provide for knee or foot clearance particularly for wheelchair users.
- Height adjustment of nominated sections of kitchen bench may involve new sections of joinery and alterations to existing splash back.
- Joinery changes to facilitate an area of accessible storage.
- Additional GPO(s) within an accessible reach range.
- A mobile bench on castor wheels and manually height adjustable.
Upgrade or replacement of the entire kitchen and/or appliances. - Upgrade or replacement of the existing hot water system.
- Plumbing beyond the modified kitchen or appliance being altered.
- Electrical upgrade/replacement of electrical wiring, main switchboard circuits.
- Upgrade or replacement of kitchen fittings and fixtures that can otherwise be reused and are not being replaced with a different type due to clinical evidence (such as replacement of different type of kitchen taps and joinery handles that would support independent use)
Design, Consultation and Planning
Before any work can be done, a renovation company will work with the homeowner to come up with a plan for the new bathroom or kitchen. This can involve discussing the homeowner’s vision for the space, taking measurements, and creating a detailed plan or blueprint.
Innovative Technology
Once the design is in place, the homeowner will work with the renovation company to select the fixtures and appliances that will be used in the new bathroom or kitchen. This can include things like sinks, faucets, toilets, showers, bathtubs, ovens, stovetops, and refrigerators.
Exemplary Craftsmanship
Once the demolition is complete, the renovation company will install the new fixtures and appliances according to the plan that was created earlier. This can involve things like installing new cabinets and countertops, putting in a new sink or toilet, and connecting new appliances.
Modelling & Installation
Renovating a bathroom or kitchen often requires changes to the plumbing and electrical systems in the home. The renovation company will take care of any necessary work, such as moving water or gas lines, installing new electrical outlets, or rewiring the room.
Installation of Fixtures & Appliances
Once the demolition is complete, the renovation company will install the new fixtures and appliances according to the plan that was created earlier. This can involve things like installing new cabinets and counter tops, putting in a new sink or toilet, and connecting new appliances.
Fittings & Finishing Touches
Finally, the renovation company will take care of any finishing touches to the space, such as tiling the floors or walls, painting the walls, or installing new light fixtures or hardware. This is the stage where the new bathroom or kitchen really starts to come together and look like a finished product.
