Support at Home Exercise Physiology Funded Through Aged Care

Access clinically-led Exercise Physiology with eligible funding support

Support at Home Exercise Physiology is funded under the Australian Government’s Support at Home – Aged Care program, which replaces the Home Care Packages and Commonwealth Home Support Programme.

This funding pathway enables eligible older Australians to access allied health supports, including Exercise Physiology, where services align with assessed needs and approved care plans.

How Support At Home Exercise Physiology Funding Works

Support at Home – Aged Care is administered by the Australian Government through Services Australia and My Aged Care. Eligibility and service categories are determined through formal aged care assessments.

Exercise Physiology services may be approved where they support functional independence, mobility, safety, chronic disease management, or capacity to remain living at home. Referrals and service approvals are guided by assessed needs, care plans, and provider arrangements.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Aged 65 years or older (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
  • Assessed as eligible for Support at Home – Aged Care
  • Approved for allied health or capacity-building supports
  • Services aligned with assessed goals and care plan
  • Referral or approval via My Aged Care, care coordinator, or case manager

What Exercise Physiology Can Address Under This Funding

What’s Included in Your Sessions

  • Initial functional and clinical assessment
  • Individualised exercise program aligned with care goals
  • Supervised exercise sessions (home-based or clinic-based)
  • Ongoing progress reviews and adjustments
  • Communication and reporting to referrers and care coordinators

Session Limits, Gap Fees & Billing

Session frequency and duration are determined by the approved Support at Home care plan and available funding category.

Gap fees may apply depending on funding allocation, service type, and provider arrangements. All billing is managed in accordance with Support at Home – Aged Care guidelines and discussed prior to service commencement.

Support at Home funding arrangements may change over time as the program is refined. Service availability, session approvals, and billing structures are subject to government guidelines and individual care plans. Clients, families, and referrers are encouraged to confirm current funding arrangements through My Aged Care or their care coordinator prior to commencing services.

Referral & Booking Process

  1. Confirm eligibility through My Aged Care and Support at Home assessment

  2. Obtain approval for allied health or Exercise Physiology services

  3. Referral provided by GP, care coordinator, or case manager

  4. Healthsmart Exercise Physiology contacted to confirm service details

  5. Sessions scheduled in line with approved care plan

Support at Home Exercise Physiology services are delivered in accordance with individual care plans and approved funding categories. Availability of services, delivery location, and session structure depend on assessed needs and program guidelines. All referrals and bookings are managed to align with current Support at Home requirements and documented care coordination processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Support at Home Exercise Physiology may be funded where services align with approved allied health or capacity-building supports in the participant’s care plan.

A GP referral is commonly required, though referrals may also be accepted from care coordinators or case managers depending on the care plan.

Yes. Exercise Physiology may be provided in the home or clinic setting, subject to approval and clinical appropriateness.

Yes. Session limits are determined by the individual’s assessed needs, funding category, and approved care plan.

Gap fees may apply depending on funding allocations. Any costs are discussed before services begin.

With consent, communication with family members or carers can be included where it supports care coordination.