Assistive Technology & Home Modifications

As part of the Australian Government's Support at Home program which has been delayed to launch on 1 November 2025, older Australians may be eligible for funding to support safer, more independent living through Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM), so they can live at home and within their community for longer as they age.

This blog provides a complete guide to what AT-HM covers, how funding works, who is eligible, and how to access support. If you're just starting to explore Support at Home services, check out our blog on Support at Home: Funding, Classifications and Pathways.

If you still haven't bought your older loved one a gift for Christmas, what about and iPad?

From amplified telephones and listening systems for televisions, to devices for fall detection and remote monitoring, the technology industry is responding to a growing demand for products specifically designed for today's ageing population.

Telehealth and wearable devices are hot ticket items for health IT developers and investors as remote monitoring and mHealth (mobile health) become increasingly important tools in the fight for better chronic disease management – a source reports.

Engineers, scientists and government leaders thrive on creating innovations and programs to improve the lives of the elderly. Yet change can come with personal costs.