It’s been a long road, but I’m happy to share that the bathroom renovation is nearly complete! There are still a couple of finishing touches left, but the space is fully functional, and the transformation has already made a huge difference. A Big Win: Creating a Warm & Inviting Space One...
It’s been a massive effort, but we’re so excited to share that Shane’s bathroom renovation is coming together! This isn’t just a home improvement, it’s about making sure Shane has a space that is both functional and welcoming. Too often, accessibility means stark, clinical, hospital-like...
When we started planning the bathroom renovation, we had to arrange to get an Occupational Therapist (OT) report to access the My Aged Care funding to partly cover the costs.... why was this the case, the reason being that they had to ensure the space would meet Shane’s needs. The cost? $1800,...
After finally kicking off the much-anticipated bathroom project, we’ve hit a significant roadblock with one of the key accessibility features: the height-adjustable basin. Our Occupational Therapist (OT) has advised that this basin is essential for Shane’s needs, but we’re now faced with two...
When Shane was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), it quickly became clear that the journey ahead would be both emotionally and financially challenging. While MND is a condition that requires significant care and specialised equipment, there are glaring funding and resource gaps for...
We’ve officially kicked off the bathroom project! With the builder starting next week, things are finally moving forward. We’ve got a plan (pictured roughly in an aerial view), which includes adding cavity sliders and widening some doorways to make the space more accessible for Shane. The...