Allied health services for aged care support
Receive personalised allied health therapy at home or in a Better Rehab clinic, with services available through Home Care Packages or private payment options to help you stay independent and safe
Your goals are our goals
You can choose to have your allied health clinician come to your home or you can receive support at your local Better Rehab clinic. Our allied health services can be funded privately or using your Home Care Package. We recommend you check with your Home Care Package manager whether your funds will cover our services.
Depending on your needs and personal preferences, our clinicians can also work closely with your family and other people involved in your care and consult with your other health providers to ensure coordinated and holistic support.
Support for seniors aged 65 and over
Our occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and exercise physiologists work closely with people aged 65 and over to help them achieve their goals, whether it’s improving their gait and balance to reduce the risk of falls, cooking, bathing and dressing unassisted, performing daily tasks with ease, or returning to favourite activities like golf and visiting friends.
Get started with our aged care services. Improve your independence at home and in your community
Our aged care allied health services
Occupational therapy
Our OTs help you maintain your independence in daily tasks and improve your quality of life.
Speech pathology
Our speech pathologists provide support with communication and swallowing (dysphagia) to enhance your quality of life.
Physiotherapy
Our physios can help you improve your mobility, balance and strength through personalised advice and exercise programs.
Exercise physiology
Our exercise physiologists provide exercise-based support to keep you living well, physically and mentally.
Allied health assistants
Our allied health assistants action therapy programs under the direction and supervision of your clinician while making your therapy more affordable.
FAQs
What allied health services do you offer for aged care?
We provide occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy and exercise physiology. All our allied health clinicians are university degree qualified and experienced.
What funding do I need to access Better Rehab’s allied health services?
You can either fund our services through your Home Care Package or pay privately. You might be able to claim a refund from your private health cover if you have funding that covers allied health services. We recommend checking with your Home Care Package manager whether you have the appropriate funding available to cover our services.
Do I need a referral to receive allied health services?
No, you don’t need a referral from a GP to receive support from our allied health clinicians.
Can you help me choose and operate assistive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and electric bed and chairs?
Our allied health clinicians can help you select appropriate assistive equipment that meets your needs and budget and instruct you on how to use it effectively and safely.
