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Restorative care management

Restorative care management is a service that comes as a part of receiving short-term care through the Restorative Care Pathway under the Support at Home program. A care coordinator, through your provider, ensures that you receive appropriate care for your preferences, culture, and needs. They help with care planning and monitoring services. They will also help you to understand and access the restorative care and services you receive.

This service includes:

  • home support restorative care management. 

This service does not include:

  • the administrative costs funded through prices on services, such as account management, billing, and claiming. 

How it could help

  • Managing your restorative care
  • Planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reviewing your services
  • Advocacy
  • Education and support, to help you understand the care you’re receiving and why 

How can I access this service?

This service can be provided through the Support at Home program. Your aged care assessor determines your eligibility to access this program and this service. 

Support at Home program

Designed for those with more complex and intensive care needs. It provides ongoing access to services, assistive technology and home modifications to help you stay living independently at home for longer.

How this service is helping others

Hwan found that regular exercise helped him get out more

Hwan felt trapped by constant pain, which was making him go out less. His isolation was getting him down, so he contacted My Aged Care to find support.
  • Equipment and products
  • Restorative care management
  • Therapeutic services for independent living
  • Transport

How restorative care helped Georgios recover from a fall

One day Georgios slipped at his local pool and fell hard on his hip, limiting his movement. Struggling to complete his usual daily activities, he contacted My Aged Care.
  • Allied health and therapy
  • Domestic assistance
  • Restorative care management
Find out if there are providers in your area who offer these services

How do I get assessed for services?

An aged care assessment determines whether you are approved to access services. Using our online tool, you can check if you meet the requirements for an assessment before you apply for one.