Yes, NDIS funding is available for bathroom safety products and modifications. The category they fall under, and how to get them approved, depends on what you need. We explain how NDIS covers bathroom safety so you know exactly what to ask for and how to ask for it. Key takeaways Grab rails, non-slip mats, bath lifts, and similar equipment are funded under Assistive Technology (AT) Installing grab rails, building ramps, and wet room conversions are funded under Home Modifications (Capital Supports) Low Cost AT ($1,500 and under) is the simplest category to use; most bathroom safety products fall here Major...

Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation for Australians aged 65 and over. The bathroom is consistently identified as the highest-risk room in the home. The statistics are not there to alarm. Understanding the scale of the problem is what motivates the practical changes that prevent it. Here is what the data shows. Key takeaways Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation for Australians aged 65 and over (AIHW) Approximately 80% of falls in the home for people over 65 occur in the bathroom A hospitalisation from a fall costs an average of $33,000 in Australia The bathroom...