What is restorative care at home?
Restorative care is short-term support designed to improve or maintain independence after decline, illness or reduced function.
Key points
- Restorative care is short-term support designed to improve or maintain independence after decline, illness or reduced function.
- The goal is to reduce risk while preserving choice and independence.
- A GP or allied-health assessment may identify practical causes and solutions.
Restorative care is short-term support designed to improve or maintain independence after decline, illness or reduced function.
It may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, equipment and practical support built around specific goals.
The Restorative Care Pathway is goal-based, time-limited care for a person who may regain or maintain function. Funding is around $6,000 and can combine allied health, nursing, personal support and equipment linked to the goals.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Choose one or two measurable goals, such as safer showering or walking to the letterbox.
Ask whether the Restorative Care Pathway is included in the assessment outcome.
Plan what ongoing support will be needed after the episode ends.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check current Support at Home guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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