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MODIFICATION INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE ( HMINFO )
Home modifications information service for improved safety , access and comfort for older people and people with disability
RESEARCH PROJECT
HMinfo helps people make informed choices about modifications to their home . These changes are aimed at improving safety , ease of access and comfort for older people and people with disability . Home modifications include changes to the dwelling ’ s structure and installing assistive devices .
> HMinfo has been continuously funded by the Commonwealth Government for the last 20 years .
> The HMinfo website ( www . homemods . info ) has more than 2.5K registered users from around the world and each of its resources is read and downloaded more than 6,000 times each year .
HMinfo provides free resources for renovation , adaptation , and redesign of buildings , especially homes . The organisation also hosts discussion forums and produces research and technical publications to support home modification service providers , researchers , practitioners , and industry . HMinfo , a Commonwealth Government-funded research translation service with a 20-year history , has significantly contributed to the development and implementation of evidence-based government policy for older individuals and younger people with disabilities , including their carers .
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