<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Bunnings has expanded its assisted living range to meet the growing demand from older Australians and people living with disabilities.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The range includes more than 2500 products across 16 categories, like bathroom and bedroom safety, ramps, smart home items and daily living aids. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Bunnings chief operating officer Ryan Baker said the range hopes to meet community needs and address gaps in the market.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/europe-another-italian-town-gears-up-to-sell-dollar-homes/7512e783-0706-4048-a17e-1db00e9d51b9" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Another Italian town gears up to sell $1 homes</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We understand that living with a disability or as an older Australian can present unique challenges," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The Assisted Living range seeks to offer solutions to our customers who are looking to make their homes a space that's tailored to them."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 5.5 million people live with a disability in Australia, according to the latest ABS data, and more than one in six Australians are aged 65 and over. </span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/bunnings-expands-product-range-for-aged-care-and-disability-support/e4fbad3f-f3a4-43f3-8083-1e6affbd3320" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>National Disability Insurance Scheme records that 4.3 million people have a disability nationwide, and expects to provide 500,000 more people with funding over the next five years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/heavy-rain-potential-floods-tropical-north-queensland-continues/10ad0dd6-66dc-40cb-8853-e9e6b766bfd9" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Queensland warned of floods with triple-digit falls forecast</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Bunnings has eyed the market size of people in need, and saw a "huge potential" in the "growing category".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"In a market that's often fragmented, the category will provide a one-stop shopping experience for customers looking to upgrade their homes at an affordable price," Baker said. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"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."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Items are now available in-store, online and on Bunnings Marketplace. Customers accessing government support can receive proforma invoicing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f"><em><strong><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727"><em><strong><span>Apple App Store</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1"><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>.</span></strong></em></div></div>