Bathroom and toilet accessibility: accessible shower with grab rails and fold-down seat

Bathroom & Toilet Modifications

Practical bathroom and toilet accessibility solutions to improve safety, comfort and independence. From grab rails and shower seats to toilet supports, handheld showers and shower screen changes, Aged Care & Medical works with clients, Occupational Therapists and funding providers across Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland to deliver modifications suited to individual needs and the existing space.

  • Walk-in accessible shower with multiple stainless steel grab rails

    Bathroom Grab Rails

    Horizontal, vertical and angled grab rails positioned around showers, baths and other bathroom areas to assist with stability, transfers and movement.

  • Bathroom with combination towel rail and grab rail beside a shower curtain

    Combo Towel Rail/Grab Rail Set

    Combination towel rail and grab rail solutions designed to provide discreet support while maintaining the functionality of a traditional towel rail.

  • Toilet with fitted toilet support rails and raised seat

    Toilet Rails & Seat Raisers

    Toilet support rails and raised toilet seat solutions designed to assist with transfers, standing and everyday toilet use.

  • Floor-to-ceiling support pole installed in a bathroom beside the bath

    Floor-to-Ceiling Support Poles

    Floor-to-ceiling support poles can provide additional assistance with transfers, standing and movement where a wall-mounted rail may not be suitable.

  • Accessible bathroom with drop-down toilet support rail, grab rails and shower curtain

    Shower Seats & Drop-Down Support Rails 

    Fixed and fold-down shower seating solutions installed and positioned to suit individual accessibility and support requirements.

  • Handheld Shower Solutions

    Handheld shower heads and adjustable shower rails positioned to improve reach, accessibility and ease of use when showering.

  • Weighted shower curtain fitted to a shower opening in place of a screen door

    Weighted Shower Curtains

    Weighted shower curtain solutions designed to provide easier shower access, including removal of existing shower screens or doors where required.

  • Fixed glass shower panel installed in a bathroom, Highett

    Shower Screens & Glass Panels

    Removal, replacement and installation of shower screens, shower doors and fixed glass panels, including configurations designed to improve shower access.

How It Works: 1 Scope Received, 2 Quote and Approval, 3 Schedule and Installation, 4 Completion and Reporting

 See the Scope. See the Result. 

Real examples of bathroom accessibility works completed by ACM in line with Occupational Therapist specifications.

Before and after: OT-specified 900mm grab rail positions marked in a shower, then completed stainless steel rails

From Scope to Installation 

  • Works completed in line with the approved scope
  • OT-specified measurements and positioning followed
  • Installation coordinated by AC&M’s experienced trade network
  • Existing fixtures and finishes retained where possible
  • Completion photos and post-job reporting provided
Before and after: vertical grab rail position marked in a shower, then installed stainless steel vertical rail

Additional Shower Support 

A vertical stainless steel grab rail was installed in the nominated position and at the specified height, providing additional support while retaining the existing shower layout and fittings whilst also adding a shower head cradle .

Before and after: narrow shower opening measured, then sliding glass shower screen installed

Accessibility Modifications Tailored to the Space

Sliding Shower Screen Installation

The existing shower opening provided limited clearance for a conventional glass door. A sliding glass shower screen was installed to provide more practical access while working within the existing bathroom layout.

Ready to make your home more accessible?

Book your Modification Assessment today to explore tailored solutions and ensure your living space supports safe, independent movement.

  • Level-entry walk-in shower with grab rails and handheld shower

    Need More Extensive Bathroom Modifications?

    For level-entry showers, hob removal, waterproofing, retiling, layout changes and larger accessible bathroom modifications.

    EXPLORE MAJOR HOME MODIFICATIONS 
  • Wall-mounted lever taps above a stainless steel sink

    Need Plumbing or Electrical Works?

    For lever taps, higher toilet suites, mixers, plumbing fixtures and accessibility-related electrical works.

    EXPLORE PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL 
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