Lifetec provides specialist information and advice to help people maximise their independence. This means that older people, as well as children and adults with a disability, can be more independent in their homes. Lifetec employs Occupational Therapists and has a Smart Home Display at Domain Central (next to Spec Savers). LifeTec coordinates a number of Government funded programs to assist home owners with home maintenance and modification services.
The Home Maintenance Service is funded for Townsville residents over the age of 65. Examples of home maintenance services that are available are:
- Repairs to door locks
- Re-meshing doors and windows
- Installing smoke alarms
- Changing smoke alarm batteries
- Changing light bulbs
- Repair and/or replacement of taps or tap washers for all internal and external taps
LifeTec Occupational Therapists can assist you with home modifications (no age limit) such as:
- Grab rails
- Ramps
- Hand held showers
- Customised chair and bed raisers
- Structural changes to a home in order to maintain a person’s safety, health and independent living skills