Over 100 ways to improve access at home
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Useful organisations and services
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The following list of organisations is provided to assist you to modify your home to make it more accessible. Please note that most of the following organisations may charge a fee for their services. This list is not exhaustive.
Archicentre
Archicentre offers a range of professional architectural services to homebuyers, new home builders and renovators Australia-wide. Archicentre provides technical advice through property inspections, design reports, fact sheets and free seminars.
Association of Consultants in Access Australia Inc.
The Association of Consultants in Access Australia is a national membership-based association for people working to achieve accessibility of the built environment including homes for people with a disability and older people.
The Association holds a directory of accredited access consultants who provide auditing and design services including appraisal of plans and design drawings, design brief development, design detailing, design reviews, and complete design and documentation that produce accessibility. It may relate to whole or substantial parts of buildings, landscapes and the like and also to specific elements such as ramps, kitchens, communication systems and navigation aids.
Building Services Authority Queensland
The Building Services Authority provides information and advice to consumers and contractors throughout Queensland.
The Authority is able to provide information ranging from free licence checks and details about licence holders, through to information on its Statutory Insurance Scheme and dispute handling procedures.
The Authority offers three types of contracts that together cater for the full range of domestic building, renovation and maintenance work. These contracts strike a good balance between the interests of consumers and building contractors.
The Authority is the body which accredits individuals as Building Certifiers. It is also responsible for investigating complaints and conducting audits of building certifier’s work. You can confirm a certifier’s accreditation free of charge by contacting any Building Services Authority office or visit the Building Services Authority website.
Home Assist Secure Services and Home and Community Care Home Modification Services
Home Assist Secure and Home and Community Care Home Modification Services can provide a list of contractors and/or builders who have home modifications experience.
LifeTec Queensland Inc. (formerly the Independent Living Centre)
LifeTec Queensland Inc. can provide a list of experienced contractors and architects who can assist with home modifications.
OT Australia Queensland (Australian Association of Occupational Therapists – Queensland Inc.)
Occupational therapy is a health care profession that offers skills and advice aimed at increasing a person’s safety, independence and quality of life.
The Association can provide a list of private sector occupational therapists that specialise in the home modification field throughout Queensland.
Last updated 25 July 2007
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