Community Programs
3.4 Home Renovations for Elders and/or Disabled
Benefits
Up to $15,000 one-off (life time allocation) per eligible member for home renovations and accessibility modifications.
Eligibility
- IBN members with a physical disability who need home accessibility modifications.
- IBN Elders (aged 55 and/or over).
- Available to home-owners only.
AVAILABLE items
- Home repairs, upgrades and alterations, to improve accessibility.
Items NOT available
- Repairs or improvements to caravans, mobile homes and motor vehicles.
- General repairs and maintenance.
Conditions
- NDIS or Aged Care benefits are not a condition, but eligible members are encouraged to apply for these programs. IBN will supplement available government funding.
Supporting documents
- Program application form 3.4
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- Proof of home ownership
- Reimbursements – invoice and proof of payment
- If applicable:
- NDIS documents
- Commonwealth Aged Care documents
Application Processing Time
Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
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