Restorative Care at Benetas
At Benetas, we believe aged care should do more than meet your daily needs — it should support you to regain confidence, improve your wellbeing, and live as independently as possible.
That’s why we take a restorative approach to home care.
Whether you’ve recently had a health setback, a hospital stay, or you’re simply not feeling as strong or connected as usual, your Home Care Package can be tailored to include services that help you get back to doing the things you love.
The Restorative Care Pathway Under Support At Home
Starting 1 November 2025, the Restorative Care Pathway will replace the Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC). This new pathway is an additional funding separate from your regular support at home budget and needs to be accessed individually based on your needs. The Restorative Care Pathway offers up to 12 weeks of tailored support (up to 16 weeks for people in regional areas) to help older Australians regain strength, independence, and daily function. Eligible individuals can access this support twice in a 12-month period, but not in consecutive quarters.
What is Restorative Care?
Restorative care focuses on improving your strength, mobility, confidence and independence, so you can live well at home for longer.
Rather than just maintaining the status quo, it’s about looking forward - working together to support your recovery, your goals and your wellbeing.
With the right supports in place, many people find they can regain lost ability, reduce falls risk, and avoid unnecessary hospital visits
What Can Be Included in a Restorative Home Care Plan?
Allied Health & Therapy:
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Exercise physiology
- Podiatry
- Dietetics
- Speech therapy
Clinical and Nursing Support:
- Wound care
- Medication management
- Monitoring chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, blood pressure)
- Post-hospital care
Personal & Social Support:
- Help with daily living tasks while you regain strength
- Social outings or group programs to reconnect and rebuild confidence
- Companionship to reduce isolation and support emotional wellbeing
Nutritional Support:
- Meal preparation assistance
- Healthy delivered meals to support healing and energy
Tailored to Your Goals:
Your restorative supports are based on your individual care goals. Whether that’s being able to:
- Walk confidently to the letterbox again
- Cook for yourself after surgery
- Rejoin your regular community group
- Feel stronger in your day-to-day life
Your Care Partner will work with you to update your care plan to match your recovery needs.
Talk to Us About What’s Possible:
If you feel your current care plan isn’t helping you move forward — or you’re recovering from a recent change in health — speak to your Benetas Care Partner about how restorative care services can be added to your plan.
Even small adjustments can make a big difference.
Key Changes Under the New Restorative Care Pathway
Here’s what’s expected from November 1, 2025:
- Extended Support Duration
- More Government Funding
- Better Availability
Extended Support Duration:
Care plans will now span up to 12 weeks, with potential extensions to 16 weeks in specific circumstances, such as for individuals in regional or remote areas.
Increased Availability:
The number of available places will more than double, from 2,269 to 5,000 per quarter, enhancing access to restorative care services.
Comprehensive Funding :
Each participant will receive a budget of approximately $6,000 for the 12-week period, with the possibility of an additional $6,000 if further services are required. This funding covers allied health services, assistive technologies, and home modifications.
Our Restorative Care Services in Melbourne & Victoria
You may need home modifications, products or equipment if you:
- Nursing Services
- Meal Delivery Service
- Shopping and Transport
- Garden Maintenance
- Personal Care
- Domestic Assistance
- Home Modifications
- Social Support and Connection
- Allied Health
Let’s find the perfect fit
We want to give you the most relevant information to fit your needs. Choose which step of the Home Care process you’re at and we will provide the information that is relevant to you.
The constant little moments that meant so much - the friendly banter from Nellie, the cleaner, who brought him a smile and warmth in all of her visits. The joy he felt when supported by George, the gardener, helping with trimming hedges, planting vegetables, and caring for the garden as a shared passion.