How long can respite last?

Duration depends on assessment and funding allocation.

Can respite be planned regularly?

Yes, some families schedule regular respite to contribute to overall health and outcomes.

What if I need urgent support?

Crisis services may be available through providers.

Can respite prevent residential care?

In many cases, structured respite delays the need for permanent placement.

Physiotherapy & Mobility Support at Home

Mobility challenges can affect independence, safety, and overall quality of life.
In-home physiotherapy and mobility support services help maintain strength, reduce pain, prevent falls, and support recovery after illness or injury.
For many older Australians, this is a critical part of staying safely at home.

What Is Included?

Physiotherapy and mobility services may include:

Strength and balance training
Pain management programs
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Falls prevention
Gait and walking assessments
Exercise physiology
Podiatry for mobility support
Functional movement therapy

Services are tailored to your assessed needs and physical capacity.

Who Is This Service Suitable For?

Mobility support may be appropriate if you:

Have experienced a fall
Feel unsteady when walking
Have ongoing pain
Are recovering from surgery
Have a chronic condition affecting movement
Want to maintain independence longer

Early intervention can reduce the risk of hospitalisation.

Is It Covered by Support at Home?

Yes. Physiotherapy and most allied health services are classified as Clinical services.

Clinical services are:

Fully government-funded (0% contribution)

Approved based on assessed medical need

Some related services may fall under Independence categories depending on purpose.

For many older Australians, this is a critical part of staying safely at home.

Is It Covered by CHSP?

CHSP may provide limited allied health services for lower-level support needs.

Availability and frequency may vary by region.

What If I Don’t Have Funding Yet?

If you are:

Waiting for funding
Not yet assessed
Or needing urgent help

You can arrange private home help while beginning the assessment process through My Aged Care.

How Often Can Physiotherapy Be Provided?

Frequency depends on:

Your assessed need
Clinical recommendation
Funding allocation
Treatment goals

Some people receive short-term intensive therapy after surgery. Others receive ongoing maintenance programs.

What Is Not Usually Covered?

Funding typically does not cover:

Non-clinical fitness training
General gym memberships
Cosmetic or elective treatments
Services unrelated to assessed care needs
All services must support your approved care plan.

Can I Choose My Own Physiotherapist?

If you are:

Provider-managed:
Your provider arranges allied health services through approved clinicians.

Self-managed:
You may have flexibility to engage registered physiotherapists directly, within program rules.

Always confirm before booking independently.

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