Social Support Services provide a range of services for older people and for older people living with a disability in Boroondara and surrounds. These services are designed to enhance health and wellbeing and to promote friendships and strengthen community participation. All the groups are run by qualified staff and are supported by volunteers from our local community six days a week from our centres in Canterbury and North Balwyn. Planned activity groups include; community dining room, exercises classes, art and craft, hairdressing and podiatry.

Australian Unity’s home services are suitable for older people who would like some extra support to get the most out of life.

We offer support with everyday activities like personal support, cleaning and gardening, as well as health care services delivered by qualified professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists and podiatrists.

Our friendly and dependable team will take the time to get to know you and tailor a support program to suit your individual needs. You’ll have a choice of team members to assist you and they will work with you as part of your expanded support team.

You’ll only pay for the services you use and agree to.

Australian Unity has been supporting the wellbeing of Australians for more than 180 years. As a mutual company, Australian Unity is owned by its members, rather than shareholders. This means we do not pay our profits to shareholders, but rather reinvest them back into further services that directly support our members and customers.

Our expert multidisciplinary care teams have helped many Australians improve their mobility and independence, all from the comfort of their own homes.

Our dietitians can provide advice and assistance to eat and feel well, including improving appetite and managing dietary requirements.

Physiotherapy services can help you to maximise your strength, balance, and mobility through targeted exercises and support. Our occupational therapists can help you live safely at home with home modifications, mobility equipment, and pressure management techniques.

Podiatry services can help you move freely and feel comfortable on your feet. We can provide footwear assessments and treat foot conditions. Our speech pathologists can support you to eat, drink, and communicate by addressing swallowing problems, improving speech, and assistive technology support.

We also have social workers to help you improve your independence, manage relationships, financial matters, and unsafe housing.

Inspiro offers Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Occupational Therapy. OT and Podiatry are currently experiencing high demand. Both services are restricted to clients meeting clinical urgency criteria (or semi urgent criteria for OT). For podiatry, clients require a history of foot wounds, or current bone fracture. For OT, please ensure referrals clearly outline:
Diagnosis, information regarding any terminal/ palliative or progressive conditions
• Risks associated with pressure care
• Falls – where they occurred, the cause, injuries sustained, assistance and medical input required
• Safety and independence with transfers and mobility
• Cognition
• Existing supports – who they live with, carer information, the sustainability of these arrangements, risks to carers
• Any risks associated with capacity to remain at home
Please note: Referrals without a current support plan or clear information regarding rationale will not be accepted

Dietetics, Diabetes Education, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy
Individual in person and telehealth consultations and group programs.

Podiatry can provide: a range of foot and lower leg related care. Our services are available to people who have a medical need and people with disabilities who have a health care card.