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Access Australia provides a national access consultancy service, including DDA Action Plans, access assessments, strategic reports and recommendations regarding accessible and equitable environments for everyone including people with a disability.

The CSIRO laboratories host state of the art testing equipment that enable slip resistance testing and evaluation to Australian and international standards.

Fi Thomas is an interior designer and decorator as well as an occupational therapist. She has worked on many aged care facilities or boarding houses and works in partnership with the client's occupational therapist, builders and project managers. She aims to ensure that renovations are carried out tastefully while meeting the needs of clients with disabilities.

HenryCare offers both a major and minor home modification service for occupational therapists They cover the Sydney metropolitan area (and regional NSW for major work).

This Home and Community Care (HACC) programme provides subsidised assistance to people who require modifications to their home to assist them conduct daily living activities and remain independent. It is available to home owners, mortgagees or private renters who are ageing, have a disability or care for someone at home who is ageing or has a disability.

The HMinfo Clearinghouse complements the activity of the Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) program, by developing an evidence base for the best practice in home modification. The website has a resource library which includes consumer factsheets and case studies. Forums also provide opportunities for questions and discussion to help build the evidence base.

The Independent Living Centre of NSW has an experienced team of access consultants who can assist builders, designers, owner and developers with the provision of access for people with a disability. The team has a thorough knowledge of BCA and DDA access requirements.

The Master Builders Association of NSW has an advisory service which can provide the names of current members, who are available to carry out home modifications for people with a disability. Info also available on their web site.