Why This Webinar Matters

 

The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme represents one of the biggest changes to Occupational Therapy practice under the Support at Home program. From funding pathways and prescribing responsibilities to evidence requirements and participant contributions, Occupational Therapists are expected to navigate a significantly different system than the previous Home Care Package model.

Understanding how the scheme works, and how to apply it in practice, is essential to ensuring older adults receive timely, appropriate equipment and home modifications that support their independence and safety.

 

Designed specifically for Occupational Therapists working in community aged care, this practical on-demand webinar provides a clear, practical overview of the AT-HM Scheme and what it means for your everyday practice.

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What You'll Learn

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Understanding the AT-HM Scheme

• How the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Scheme operates under Support at Home.

• Relevant legislation and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

• The purpose and structure of the short-term pathway.

• Understanding where Occupational Therapy fits within the broader service model.

 

Navigating the Pathway

• Key features of the AT-HM Scheme.

• Funding tiers and eligibility considerations.

• Inclusions, conditional inclusions and exclusions.

• Understanding participant contributions.

• The assistive technology loan scheme.

• Repairs, maintenance and ongoing responsibilities.

 

The Occupational Therapy Role

• Clarifying the Occupational Therapist's role within the pathway.

• Working effectively alongside Care Partners and providers.

• Developing evidence that supports funding approvals.

• Writing recommendations that are clinically robust and funding-ready.

• Understanding approval requirements and clinical justification.

 

Applying Learning to Practice

Explore practical case studies including:

• Supporting people with progressive neurological conditions.

• Navigating requests that exceed high-tier funding allocations.

• Managing complex equipment recommendations.

• Working through common challenges encountered in community aged care.

 

What You'll Walk Away With

 

By the end of this webinar you'll have:

• A clear understanding of how the AT-HM Scheme operates under Support at Home.

• Greater confidence navigating funding pathways and approval requirements.

• Improved understanding of your role as an Occupational Therapist within the scheme.

• Practical strategies for prescribing assistive technology and home modifications.

• Prescribing, evidence, and documentation requirements .

• A clearer understanding of participant contributions, repairs and ongoing responsibilities.

• Increased confidence supporting clients through the AT-HM process.

 

Who Should Enrol?

 

This webinar is ideal for:

• Community aged care Occupational Therapists.

• Team Leaders and Clinical Leads.

 

Suitable for clinicians at all experience levels.

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What's Included​

✔ Full on-demand webinar recording

​✔ Practical clinical frameworks to apply in practice

✔ Certificate of Completion for your CPD records

✔ Flexible online access -learn anytime, anywhere

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Build Confidence Navigating the AT-HM Scheme

The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Scheme is reshaping how Occupational Therapists prescribe equipment and support older adults in the community.

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This practical webinar will give you the knowledge, frameworks and confidence to navigate the pathway, strengthen your clinical reasoning and maximise outcomes for your clients.