Bunnings now stocks more than 2000 products in its expanding Assisted Living range.
The hardware giant has moved into the sector and carries more than 2500 products in its range, across areas like bathroom safety, ramps, bedroom safety and daily living aids.
Bunnings said the range will provide a one-stop-shop for Australians looking for ways to create a more accessible home.
Bunnings chief operating officer, Ryan Baker, said the move shows how businesses can adapt to meet community needs while addressing gaps in the market.
“Considering the market size, we see huge potential in applying our proven strategy of combining lowest prices, wide range, and best customer experience to a growing category.
“The range is focused on safety, style and current trends as well as functionality because we know our customers want choice when it comes to their homes,” he said.
Bunnings director of merchandise, Cam Rist said: “We understand that living with a disability can present unique challenges and our expanded Assisted Living range seeks to offer solutions to our customers who are looking to make their homes a space that’s tailored to them”.
He said the range expansion was subject to feedback from team members as to which products would make good additions.
“Customers shopping with us can find items in the relevant category aisles such as bathroom and kitchen or can find one of our helpful team members for assistance on the products they’re after,” Rist said.
Bunnings is also providing proforma invoicing to assist customers in accessing government supports.
The range builds on other steps Bunnings has taken to make its stores more accessible including introducing store maps designed for customers with sensory restrictions, availability of wheelchairs and trolleys in stores and team members trained in Auslan and NZSL to assist customers who use sign language.