Design Able Living aims to support people to remain in their own home through making changes to the home environment. More complex changes are not always considered but they can results in a person remaining in their home, rather than having to move. A level entry shower will help a person who has difficulty stepping in to their current shower, a stair lift may be an option for a person who is having difficulty with stairs.

Safer pathways outside, including ramps to provide level entry and widened doorways can all assist with making a home more accessible for a person who is less mobile.

Registered Provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Since 2013, Design Able Living has been a registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This includes general advice and a range of design services to individuals & families. This has involved existing houses where access into the home, living spaces and bathroom areas are making life more difficult than it needs to be.

I work with a range of Occupational Therapists and Registered builders to help in funding applications. This also includes providing advice and assessment of new homes to support a person to live more independently. Based in Geelong, this work typically involves individuals & families who live in Geelong and South-West Victoria.