Resources for renovation, adaptation and redesign of buildings, especially homes to improve independence, self-care, safety and comfort.
The Home Modification Information Clearinghouse (HMinfo) is a Commonwealth Government funded information service that helps people make informed choices about modifications to their home aimed at improving safety, ease of access and comfort for older people and people with disability.
In addition to providing home modification information to the community, we host discussion forums and produce research and technical publications to support home modification service providers, researchers, practitioners and industry.
Information to help you improve your home's accessibility.
Exchange information, find events, discuss issues.
Resources for built environment industry professionals.
Research papers, bibliographies and more.
This Summary Bulletin reviews the main types of lifts that can be used in homes and provides useful information on their characteristics, cost, and space requirements, to enable informed choice of home lift.
This HMinfo Summary Bulletin reviews the main types of lifts that can be used in homes.
HMinfo has developed five short videos to inform older people, people with disability, and their carers about popular and useful home modifications. The videos can be accessed via the Resources tab.
HMinfo short videos about home modifications.
A factsheet providing information to assist older people, people with disability and their carers prepare for floods in their home environment.
The new HMinfo publication provides guidance to people with disabilities and older people on how to protect themselves from home fires.
Home Modification Information Clearinghouse's research activities, financial status and activity plan for the 2022-2023 financial year.
Is the wet-pour rubber flooring suitable for indoor and bathroom use? What type of flooring is recommended for (interior) residential spaces of people that tend to fall and/or self-harm? Are there any relevant standards?