My Aged Care Funded · Home Visits Across Melbourne

Occupational therapy that brings back the life you love

Mobile occupational therapy for older adults across south east Melbourne, funded through your My Aged Care budget. From safer bathrooms to dancing again, we work towards the things that matter to you.

提供粵語、普通話及英語上門職業治療服務,費用可經 My Aged Care 政府資助支付。

Smiling older Chinese woman in a sun hat enjoying a day out in the hills
Nearly 10 years helping Melbourne seniors at home
10 yrsindustry experience
3 languagesEnglish · 廣東話 · 普通話
Mon to Friweekends by arrangement
Home visitsacross metro Melbourne

Fully funded through My Aged Care

If you or your loved one is over 65 and living at home, government aged care funding can cover occupational therapy. We work within both funding streams and know how to make every dollar of your budget count.

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Support at Home program

Ongoing occupational therapy under your Support at Home budget, which replaced Home Care Packages in November 2025. This includes AT-HM (Assistive Technology and Home Modifications) funding assessments. OT is a clinical support, so it sits alongside other allied health, like physiotherapy, and nursing in your plan. We help you understand your quarterly budget and make sure you actually use the funding you are entitled to.

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Restorative Care Pathway

An intensive 12-week program (up to $6,000, and up to $12,000 where extra allied health support is clinically justified) to rebuild strength, confidence and independence after a setback such as a fall, illness or hospital stay. We design and deliver the OT side of your restorative plan.

Not sure which funding applies to you? Send us a text or email and we will point you in the right direction, including help with My Aged Care registration and assessment if you are just getting started.

It is about more than grab rails

Good occupational therapy keeps you safe. Great occupational therapy gives you back the feelings, routines and hobbies that make life yours. Here are real examples of what that looks like.

Older couple dancing together in their living room

Dancing together again

A wife who uses a wheelchair and her husband had always loved dancing, and thought those days were over. With assisted standing equipment and a carefully graded plan, they were able to hold each other and dance again, feeling the same joy they always had.

Lawn bowls players on the green

Back on the lanes

A lifelong bowler was ready to give up the game as his strength declined. Assisted seating let him line up his shots comfortably and get back to the club, the friends and the competition he had missed.

Golfer mid-swing on the fairway

Teeing off once more

For a keen golfer, assisted standing supports made a safe, stable swing possible again. The goal was never just standing. It was the fairway on a Sunday morning.

Why families choose Wellness Guardians

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Your language, your culture

Consultations in Cantonese, Mandarin or English. Professional written reports in English, and written communication in Chinese for families who prefer it. No interpreter needed, and nothing lost in translation.

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Every funding dollar used well

Nearly a decade in aged care means we know the funding system inside out. We make sure you receive everything your budget entitles you to, with no money left on the table.

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Equipment sorted, fast

Direct relationships with trusted equipment suppliers mean recommendations, trials and referrals happen quickly, without the usual back and forth.

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Hospital to home, seamlessly

Experience across hospitals, community settings and aged care facilities means we understand every step of your journey and speak the same language as your medical team.

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There when it is urgent

Waiting lists for occupational therapy can be anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months. We arrange for an OT to see you as soon as possible. Urgent referrals can be accommodated upon discussion. Please get in touch to discuss.

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Truly client-centred

Your goals lead every plan. Whether that is showering independently, cooking for the family or returning to a beloved hobby, therapy is built around what matters to you.

Servicing south east Melbourne and beyond

We prioritise home visits across Melbourne's south east and service all of metro Melbourne.

WantirnaWantirna SouthGlen WaverleyWheelers HillMount WaverleyRowvilleScoresbyKnoxfieldFerntree GullyBoroniaBayswaterVermontRingwoodCroydonBlackburnBox HillDoncasterMulgraveClayton+ all metro Melbourne

Common questions

Does My Aged Care funding cover occupational therapy?

Yes. Occupational therapy is a clinical support under both the Support at Home program and the Restorative Care Pathway, so eligible older Australians can have OT home visits fully funded through their My Aged Care budget. For most funded clients there are no out-of-pocket fees.

What does an occupational therapist do for older people at home?

We help you stay safe, independent and doing the things you love at home. That includes home safety and falls prevention assessments, equipment prescription (walkers, shower chairs, beds and more), home modification recommendations such as grab rails and ramps, and rehabilitation programs that rebuild your confidence in daily activities and hobbies.

Do you speak Cantonese or Mandarin?

Yes. Home visits are available in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. Formal reports are written in English for your care team, and we can communicate with you and your family in written Chinese. 我們提供粵語及普通話服務,歡迎直接以中文查詢。

How much does it cost?

For clients funded through My Aged Care, occupational therapy is billed directly to your Support at Home or Restorative Care Pathway budget, so there is typically nothing to pay out of pocket. Fees apply for special requests such as urgent reports, and we will always confirm these with you before any work begins.

How quickly can you see us?

Standard appointments run Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekends and public holidays. Urgent referrals can be accommodated upon discussion.

Ready to get started?

Texting is the quickest way to reach us. Tell us a little about your situation and we will reply with the next steps, usually the same day.

歡迎以中文短訊或電郵聯絡我們。