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Restorative Care Pathway (replaces STRC from 1 November 2025)

From 1 November 2025, the Restorative Care Pathway will replace the Short-Term Restorative Care Program under the new Support at Home model.

Sometimes life changes unexpectedly, it could be an illness, a fall, or time in the hospital, and that can make everyday tasks more difficult. The Restorative Care Pathway provides short-term support designed to help older people regain independence and remain living safely at home.

Formerly known as Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC), this pathway is part of the new Support at Home reforms and focuses on restoring function, building confidence and supporting healthy ageing.

Eligible clients can access up to 16 weeks of Restorative Care, alongside their existing Support at Home services. It includes coordinated clinical care – Nursing & Allied Health.

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What is Restorative Care?

Restorative Care is a time-limited, goal-focused program that brings together a multidisciplinary team to help you improve daily function and wellbeing. It is ideal for people who:

  1. Have recently returned home from the hospital
  2. Have experienced a decline in strength or mobility
  3. Feel less confident completing daily tasks
  4. Want to prevent further decline and stay independent
  5. Need short-term support after illness or injury

The service is designed to help you maintain or regain independence, not just manage symptoms.

 

What We Provide Through Restorative Care

Our dedicated Restorative Care team designs a personalised plan based on your goals. Support may include:

PLEASE NOTE – The new Restorative Care Pathway does not include any access to Domestic Assistance, Social Support or Gardening.

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Move well

Physiotherapy / Exercise Physiology to improve strength, balance and mobility with Falls-prevention strategies and tailored exercise programs

Occupational therapy to make daily tasks easier and safer home safety recommendations, Assistive technology and home modifications 

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Think well

Occupational therapy for assisting with memory, cognition and processing and help with daily routines

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Eat Well

Dietitian support for improving nutrition and appetite and to assist with healthy weight management and recovery

Restorative Care – Streams & Outline 

Screening ➔ Initial Assessment ➔ Ad-Hoc / Subsequent Sessions ➔ Midway Review ➔ Final Review ➔ Discharge

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MOVE-WELL

Falls,
Frailty,
Mobility & Sarcopenia

Services

Outline
Nursing Initial Assessment & Ad-Hoc sessions
Physiotherapy / Exercise Physio Initial Assessment & Subsequent Sessions
Occupational Therapy Initial Assessment & Ad-Hoc sessions
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THINK-WELL

Cognition,
Dementia,
Social & Mental Wellbeing

Services

Outline
Nursing Initial Assessment & Ad-Hoc sessions
Occupational Therapy Initial Assessment & Subsequent Sessions
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EAT-WELL

Food Nutrition,
Dysphagia & Swallowing

Services

Outline
Nursing Initial Assessment & Ad-Hoc sessions
Dietitian Initial Assessment & Subsequent Sessions
Speech Pathologist* Initial Assessment & Subsequent Sessions

*Service may be outsourced/brokered to Associate Provider 

STRC vs. Restorative Care

Comparison Table: STRC vs Restorative Care Pathway
Feature Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Restorative Care Pathway (New Model – from Nov 2025)
Program Purpose Help older people regain function and stay independent at home. Same objective, but integrated into the broader Support at Home program.
Funding Model Separate, standalone Commonwealth-funded program. Embedded within the Support at Home program as one of the service pathways.
Eligibility Aged 65+ (or 50+ Indigenous), experiencing functional decline; not receiving CHSP or Home Care Package at the same time. Similar eligibility, but the assessment sits within the new Support at Home assessment and classification process.
Assessment ACAT/ACAS assessment required. Conducted through the Support at Home assessment framework (new classification model).
Program Length Generally, 8 weeks (up to 12 weeks in some cases). Typically short-term, 12 weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases), aligned to individual needs and support plans.
Service Types Offered Physio, OT, nursing, EP, dietitian, podiatry, personal care, and domestic support. Physio, Occupational Therapist, Exercise Physiology, Dietitian.
PLEASE NOTE the Restorative Care Pathway does not cover any domestic assistance, social support, gardening and personal care.
Amount funded $14,000 $6,000

Currently, this service is only available in the Perth Metro area – Quinns Rock through to Kwinana and as far as Kalamunda, Armadale and Byford.

How the Restorative Care Program Works

We make the process simple and supportive:

1.   Referral & Assessment

You may enter the pathway through:

  • A My Aged Care assessment
  • A hospital discharge referral
  • A GP or health professional referral
  • A family request supported by your assessment outcome

2.  Goal Setting

We work with you to identify what you want to improve: mobility, balance, everyday tasks, confidence, strength, or independence.

3.  Tailored Support Plan

Your team creates a personalised 12-16 week program (aligned with government guidelines), delivered in your home.

4.  Regular Review

We monitor progress, adjust your program as needed, and celebrate your achievements along the way.

5.  Transition Support

At the end of the program:

  • You may continue with regular Support at Home services, or
  • You may feel confident to continue independently

We ensure a smooth transition whichever path you choose.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are aged 65+ (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
  • Have experienced functional decline
  • May be at risk of entering residential care earlier than needed
  • Want to remain living independently at home
  • Have not recently received similar short-term restorative services

Eligibility is determined through My Aged Care.