Disability access

Registered NDIS provider

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Techsmax is a Registered NDIS Provider for Assistive Prod-Household Task. Understanding the requirements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is at the core of our mission, ensuring that our housing solutions meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

At Techsmax, we prioritise the needs of the occupants, recognising that achieving a functional Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) build requires a deep understanding of their unique requirements. Our goal is to create assisted housing that is truly accessible, fostering independence and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

By leveraging the power of smart home and assistive technology, we empower individuals with disabilities to enjoy greater autonomy and convenience in their daily lives, while also easing the caregiving responsibilities of their families. With personalised adaptations and intuitive automation systems, our solutions make it easier for individuals to stay in their homes where they feel comfortable, rather than having to move to costly healthcare facilities.

Our SDA services

  • Build consultation - ennsuring correct base build items like cabling and network backbone are installed atconstruction time

  • System integration - ensuring all SDA design categories meet the desired level.

  • Training - providing manual documentation and face-to-face training.

  • Ongoing maintenance - including firmware update, batteries replacement and other unscheduled repairs to ensure operational stability.

View our Techsmax SDA Services booklet for more information.

Examples of how home automation can help

  • Lights, air conditioners, TV, cabinetry, blinds, doors, and other devices can be automated and operated via smartphone/tablet, remote or voice commands.

  • Automatic lighting as the individuals move from room to room, particularly beneficial for those with restricted mobility.

  • Door locks can be automated and operated through smartphone/tablet, remote, or face recognition intercom, enabling secure access without keys. Additionally, door operators can be installed to swing doors open for individuals with limited strength.

  • Our app can integrate with eye tracking devices to assist people with quadriplegia.

  • For those with limited mobility and speech disability, our app can incorporate speech therapy devices.

  • Single button execution of customised home automation tasks, and scheduled execution of tasks list at pre-set times.

  • One single wall-mounted button to contact the caretaker or call for help, with options for long-corded or wireless pendant.

  • Voice-activated system simplifies everyday tasks, offering a hands-free approach to controlling devices.

  • Voice control to make phone calls or send text messages, eliminating the need to manually operate mobile phones.

  • Voice control extends to the TV guide, allowing users to change channels or access entertainment with ease.

  • Motion sensors and alarms can help families ensure their loved one's safety. These systems can provide alerts for unusual behavior or emergencies.

To get specific information regarding your situation, get in touch with us.

View our SDA apartments project at Melbourne Quarter.

Assistive technology features

AUTOMATION

Lighting control

  • Relay is installed behind normal light switch.

  • Can be used with normal light switch hardware.

  • No additional control cabling is required.

  • 2-way switching can be retained.

  • Provide away-from-home control.

Tile-style switch

  • Tile series contains 1/2/4-button panels.

  • 86mm x 86mm in size.

  • Both plastic and metal versions are available.

  • Laser etching of icon and text is supported.

  • Built-in RGB backlight with adjustable colour and brightness level.

Door control

  • Relay will be installed at door control module.

  • Relay is installed in parallel with standard door open contact.

  • Relay can run off DC supply voltage from door controller if required.

  • Provide away-from-home control.

Door operator

  • Options for swing and sliding door.

  • Swing door operator can be mounted on the door or in-ground.

  • Flatscan safety sensor on both sides to prevent operation while people are in the doorway.

  • Manual open/close of door is retained.

Flatscan sensor

Door operator

Intercom

  • Can integrate with door control and door operator.

  • Facial recognition option for hand-free entry.

  • Away-from-home calling, video feed and door control.

  • Provide away-from-home control.

AC control

  • Relay will be installed next to head unit.

  • Work with any air conditioner that utilises a standard IR remote.

Blind control

  • Relay can work with any 3-wire blind motor.

  • No additional control cabling is required.

  • Provide away-from-home control.

TV control

  • TV control can work with most modern TV on the market.

CUSTOM APP

Occupant app

  • Automation control of light, door, air conditioner, TV, kitchen & bathroom cabinetry, building entrance and lift, and many more.

  • Techsmax’s custom user interface is designed specifically for SDA and adhered to W3C/WAI Mobile Accessibility standards.

  • Fully customisable for individual tenant to suit their specific needs.

  • Versions for tablet and phone are available.

Support app

  • The support staff can easily monitor smoke alerts and duress/nurse call notifications.

  • The app can show where the smoke alerts and duress/nurse call notifications originate from.

  • Event logging for reporting and review purposes

  • The phone app allows support staff to open/close the SDA apartment door when assisting a tenant, eliminating the need to carry multiple keys.

  • Versions for PC, tablet, and phone are available.

DURESS / NURSE CALL

  • The nurse-call system provides tenants with the means to press a wall-mounted button to call the support apartment and alert the support staff in case of an emergency.

  • Nurse call can also be initiated via the tenant app on tablet/phone or via voice command to Amazon Echo Dot.

  • Two-way voice communication between the SDA apartment and support apartment is provided through a ceiling speaker in each SDA apartment

  • The nurse-call function works independently from the automation technology. It runs on a separate communication network so that all critical events are received by the support staff. The nurse-call event is also duplicated within the automation system to provide additional reliability.

  • The support apartment has a separate annunciator display to ensure all messages are received.

  • Nurse-call is designed to be cascading with the flexibility to call multiple numbers, utilising PABX phone system and software phone.

Our nurse-call system has a wide range of add-in options, such as duress, wireless pendant, waterproof wrist pendant, under mattress sensor, etc.

Wireless pendant

Bed pad

Medical alarm with GPS

Doors & windows magnetic switch

SMOKE ALARM

  • The smoke alarm system comes with 2 smoke detectors and a wall-mounted control panel. They communicate with each other wirelessly, so placement can be determined depending on the tenants' needs.

  • In the event of smoke detection, the control panel will activate the audible alarm and the strobe, providing visual alarm for tenants with hearing impairment. The audio alarm can be snoozed from the control panel and can report the alarm back to the support apartment.

  • In addition to the local smoke alarm, the building fire alarm can be configured to trigger the apartment smoke detectors and the audible and visual alarm.

Control panel

Strobe

Smoke detector