The information presented in this bulletin summarises safety and water saving topics that are relevant to, and useful for, improving the sustainability and management of water in the home environments of older and disabled people and their carers.
Housing for the 21st century is changing. More than ever, it is necessary to design living space that meets the needs of all people, young, old, short, tall, disabled and able-bodied. There's an exciting design principle called Universal Design that helps achieve this objective. Using Universal Design and applying principles for affordable building techniques results in a product that serves a broad range of people.
A guide for people with access difficulties to make the most of their gardens and outdoors living areas. This publication looks at the practical actions people can take to make their backyard and outdoor areas an enjoyable and accessible place for all members of their family and extended social circle. This publications also includes a brief review of various products and services that may assist with the modification of the outdoor living environment.
A fact sheet developed to assist consumers navigate their way to arranging home modifications.
All information in these factsheets was correct at time of publication. Please advise the Clearinghouse if any aspect of this information sheet is incorrect.
An opportunity to assist your customers with reliable, objective information… Smarter Homes, a new on-line resource which provides advice on how to make homes warmer, drier, healthier, more comfortable, more affordable and kinder to the environment, is in its final stages of development by the team contracted by the Ministry for the Environment in New Zeal
This information bulletin on 'Understanding Aboriginal Australian's for More Effective Provision of Home Modification Services', includes information on policies and services relating to housing for Aboriginal Australians, in addition to information relating to communication, belief systems, housing quality and general history. The bulletin also contains a checklist to assist therapists and others when working in an aboriginal setting.
The HMinfo Casestudies Client Consent Form is to be filled in for each new case study submitted to the case studies section of the HMinfo website. Once completed, please fax the form through to the Clearinghouse on 9351 9197.
The Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care (DADHC) the administering Department of the Home and Community Care (HACC) program has released interim guidelines (May, 2007) for the operation and determination levels of service for Home Modification Services. In essence the Home Modification Services are divided into 3 levels: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. These levels are determined by the funds that may be expended on a particular job.
The quickest way to find a Home Modification Service within your area is to contact your local Commonwealth Care Link Centre. You can contact your nearest Commonwealth Carelink Centre by phoning a national telephone number Freecall™ 1800 052 222.
A national research organisation, specialising in housing and urban research and policy.
