What funding is available for assistive technology?
Support at Home funding can help eligible older Australians obtain equipment and technology that makes everyday tasks safer or easier. This article explains what may be funded, how Innogreen can help, and the steps to request support in Perth.
Funding for assistive technology sits within the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications scheme, often called the AT-HM scheme. It is separate from your ongoing Support at Home service budget and must relate to needs identified through your aged care assessment and support plan.
Depending on your assessed needs, funding may cover:
- Equipment that helps you move around or complete daily tasks
- Technology that reduces fall or injury risks
- Environmental controls for lights, doors, blinds or appliances
- Installation, setup and training connected with approved equipment
- Professional assessment where required
You may need to make a contribution based on your financial circumstances and the type of support. Your provider should explain any contribution before equipment is ordered.
Which Innogreen products may be funded?
The technology must address an assessed age-related need rather than simply provide convenience. Innogreen can recommend options based on your abilities, home layout and daily routines, but your Support at Home provider must approve the purchase.
The smart home tech seniors use may include:
- Voice-controlled lighting and appliances
- Automated blinds or curtains
- Smart locks and door-opening systems
- Fall detection and movement sensors
- Video doorbells and intercoms
- Reminders and automated routines
- Emergency alerts for family members or carers
For example, automated lights may help if reduced mobility makes wall switches difficult to reach. Read about smart lighting for accessibility and how fall detection technology supports safer living.
Ordinary household products may not qualify unless they directly respond to your assessed needs. Approval also depends on safety, value, suitability and the evidence included with your request.
How do you request funding?
Start with your Support at Home provider or care partner. They can check whether your current support plan includes assistive technology and whether another assessment is needed.
The usual process is:
- Discuss the difficulty. Explain the task you cannot complete safely or independently.
- Request an assessment. Your provider may arrange an occupational therapist or another qualified professional.
- Choose suitable technology. Innogreen can inspect your Perth home, suggest options and prepare a quote.
- Provide supporting evidence. This may include an assessment report, product details and expected outcomes.
- Wait for approval. Do not purchase equipment before your provider confirms funding.
- Arrange installation and training. Once approved, the system can be installed, tested and explained to you.
Testing equipment before purchase can reduce the risk of choosing something unsuitable. Our article on trialling assistive technology explains what to check during a trial.
What should you plan before choosing technology?
Begin with the daily activity you want to improve, not a particular device. A voice assistant may suit one person, while large switches, sensor controls or a tablet interface may work better for someone else.
Before requesting a quote, consider:
- Which tasks currently require help
- Whether your internet connection is reliable
- Who should receive emergency alerts
- Whether the system works during a power or internet outage
- How family members or support workers will use it
- Who will maintain the equipment
- Whether your landlord must approve installation
Western Australian homes also have different layouts, construction materials and internet coverage. An on-site assessment in Perth can identify installation issues before your provider approves the purchase.
For more practical examples, see smart home technology for seniors in Perth and our guide to preparing for a smart home assessment.
Getting started with Innogreen
Support at Home may fund Innogreen technology when it responds to an assessed need and receives provider approval. Clear evidence, a suitable quote and a plan for installation and training can make the request easier to assess.
Speak with your care partner first, then contact Innogreen to discuss an assessment or assistive technology quote for your Perth or Western Australia home. Bring your support plan and any occupational therapy recommendations so the proposed system can be matched to your goals.