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We Can Help You Get Tailored Support From Allied Health Professionals
We offer convenient access to a range of allied home care services.
If you need assistance with mobility, speech or daily activities, we arrange appointments with specialists like Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and more to help you maintain independence and comfort at home.
What’s Included with Allied Health Support?
Improving Mobility & Strength
Physiotherapy focuses on building strength, improving balance and supporting movement. This can help reduce the risk of falls, support recovery after injury and make it easier to move around your home and community.Enhancing Daily Living Skills
Occupational Therapy helps you manage everyday tasks such as dressing, cooking and getting around your home. Support may also include practical strategies or recommendations that make these activities safer and more manageable.Addressing Speech & Communication Challenges
Speech Pathology supports communication, cognitive function and swallowing. This can involve exercises, techniques and practical adjustments that help with speaking clearly, understanding others and eating safely.How can I access Allied Health Support?
Access to Support at Home allied health services follows a clear, step-by-step process that keeps your needs and daily routine front of mind.
1. Check Eligibility
Confirm your eligibility through a Support at Home assessment or by reviewing your existing funding and care plan. This step helps determine what level of support you can access.
2. Discuss your Needs
You can call your dedicated Customer Care Manager to discuss your goals, current challenges and the kind of support that would make daily life easier. This conversation helps shape a care plan that reflects how you live at home.
3. Service Coordination
Your Customer Care Manager arranges appointments with the right allied health professionals based on your care plan. They will ensure the visits they schedule fit your routine and align with your goals at home.
4. Ongoing Review
Your Customer Care Manager checks in regularly to see how things are progressing. They adjust your services as your needs change, so your support continues to match your situation over time.
Who might need Allied Health Support?
Support at Home allied health services are often used by individuals who need practical, ongoing assistance to manage daily life more safely and independently at home.
People recovering from injury or surgery
Support can help rebuild strength, restore movement and make it easier to return to everyday activities after a hospital stay or medical procedure.
Individuals managing chronic health conditions
Ongoing allied health input can help manage symptoms, maintain function and reduce the impact of conditions such as arthritis, neurological conditions or respiratory issues.
Older adults with reduced mobility or balance
Physiotherapy and podiatry can help improve stability and movement, which plays a key role in reducing fall risk and maintaining confidence at home.
People needing communication or swallowing support
Speech pathology can assist with speaking clearly, understanding others and managing swallowing difficulties in a safe and practical way.
Participants who need home adjustments
Occupational Therapists can assess how you move around your home and recommend changes or equipment that make daily tasks safer and more manageable.
This type of support becomes more relevant as day-to-day tasks become harder to manage without assistance.
Support When it Matters Most
Discover our specialised services tailored to help you stay comfortable, independent and supported in the moments that matter most.
Respite
We can support you or your regular carer to take a break when needed or arrange support over holiday periods. Read moreModifications & Maintenance
We can support you with requests for home modifications through your Support at Home funding. We’re experienced and knowledgeable in this support. Read moreCleaning
An extra pair of hands to help keep your home as clean and tidy as you like. Read morePersonal Care
Help with your personal activities such as grooming and daily activities. Read moreTransport
We can take you to and from appointments or outings as needed. Read moreView All Home Care Services
Read moreReady to find the support that’s right for you?
Contact us today for a free consultation and let’s create a plan that meets your needs.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Why Our Clients Place Their Trust In Us for Exceptional Care
Local Customer Care Manager
Every customer at HCA Home Care is assigned their own Customer Care Manager as their one point of contact with us
Highly skilled Support Workers
At HCA, we are able to upskill and train workers regularly thanks to our own in-house training organisation and long history in healthcare. It means you always get the very best workers.
24/7 support
Your support needs don’t stop at 5pm so neither do we. We have a 24/7 support line so you can contact us any time of day — or night!
WE CARE AT HCA
Why Choose HCA Home Care for Home Care
HCA Home Care is an established national provider of healthcare support services. Established in 1972, you can benefit from our access to the best Support Workers and Customer Care ManagersHCA Home Care is an established national provider of healthcare support services. Established in 1972, you can benefit from our access to the best Support Workers and Customer Care Managers by choosing HCA Home Care as your Support at Home provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What allied health professionals does HCA Home Care arrange access to?
HCA Home Care arranges access to a range of allied health professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Podiatrists. We coordinate allied home care services based on your individual care plan, functional needs and Support at Home funding. We work with you to identify which professionals are required and organise appointments that fit within your routine and level of support.
What are some examples of allied health services?
Allied health services cover a range of practical supports delivered in home and community settings. This includes physiotherapy to improve strength, mobility and balance and speech pathology for communication and swallowing. In practice, Support at Home allied health services are tailored to help manage health conditions, support recovery and maintain independence at home.
Can allied health services be funded through Support at Home?
Allied health services can be funded through Support at Home, depending on your assessment outcome and approved care plan. Funding is allocated based on your level of need and the type of services required. We can help you understand how allied home care services fit within your available budget and ensure services are scheduled in line with your priorities.
Do allied health professionals come to my home?
Yes, many allied home care services are delivered in the home, particularly where mobility, safety or convenience are factors. Home visits allow professionals to assess your environment and provide support that reflects how you move and function in daily life. Availability may vary depending on location and the type of service required.
Can physiotherapy be done at home?
Yes, physiotherapy can be provided at home, especially for individuals who need support with mobility, strength or fall prevention. As part of Support at Home allied health services, sessions typically involve guided exercises, movement training and practical techniques that can be carried out safely in your living space.
How do I get started with allied health support at home?
If you have yet to be assessed for funding, you can learn more about who can access it to understand what support may be available to you. You can also explore the full range of home care services to see how allied health fits alongside other supports such as nursing. If you are not eligible for funding or prefer more flexibility, there are options for paying privately depending on your situation.
If you are already a customer with us or are receiving Support at Home services through another Provider, feel free to get in touch with us today and we can discuss