Looking for Home Care Package exercise physiology? Home Care Packages were replaced by the Support at Home program on 1 November 2025. If you were already on a Home Care Package, you were transitioned automatically — nothing changes for you here. Exercise physiology remains fully funded, with no out-of-pocket cost.
Exercise Physiology for Aged Care Clients
Exercare provides accredited exercise physiology to older Australians living at home or in residential aged care across south-east and eastern Melbourne. We deliver mobile visits to your home, community venue or facility — eliminating the need to travel to a clinic, which for many older clients makes all the difference to consistent participation.
Our exercise physiologist designs evidence-based programs that improve strength, balance, mobility and functional independence — helping older adults remain active, confident and living safely in their own home for longer.
Funding: Exercise physiology sits under Clinical Supports in the Support at Home program (which replaced Home Care Packages in November 2025) . As a Clinical Support, it's fully government-funded with no participant contribution. We liaise directly with your care manager and provide all required documentation.
Common Conditions in Our Aged Care Clients
Falls & balance
Falls prevention programs, balance training and gait retraining to reduce falls risk and build confidence
Osteoporosis
Weight-bearing and resistance exercise to improve bone density and reduce fracture risk
Parkinson's disease
Evidence-based exercise proven to slow progression, improve gait, reduce freezing and boost quality of life
Cardiac conditions
Cardiac rehabilitation programs, graded exercise for heart failure, hypertension and post-cardiac events
Type 2 diabetes
Aerobic and resistance programs to improve blood glucose regulation and metabolic health
Arthritis & joint pain
Low-impact exercise including hydrotherapy to reduce pain, improve mobility and joint function
COPD & respiratory
Pulmonary rehabilitation principles, breathwork and graded exercise to improve respiratory function
Dementia
Structured exercise programs to improve cognition, mood, sleep and physical function in clients with dementia
Aged Care Exercise Physiology Services
- Falls prevention and balance programs — the most requested service for our aged care clients
- Individualised strength and mobility programs for daily independence
- Hydrotherapy at accessible heated pools across south-east and eastern Melbourne
- Functional exercise for daily tasks — dressing, bathing, cooking, gardening
- Walking programs and outdoor community exercise
- Home-based exercise programs with printed guides and video support
- Telehealth for clients who prefer online sessions
- Support at Home compliant progress reports and care plan documentation
- Regular liaison with care managers, GPs and allied health teams
- Residential aged care facility visits across Melbourne, depending on the service
Support at Home Funding
The Support at Home program replaced Home Care Packages (and Short-Term Restorative Care) on 1 November 2025. If you were already receiving a Home Care Package, you were transitioned automatically — no reassessment needed. Exercise physiology sits under the Clinical Supports category, which is fully funded by the government with no participant contribution, regardless of income or assets. If it's included in your support plan, Exercare invoices your provider directly — you don't pay out of pocket.
Support at Home
Funded through your quarterly Support at Home budget across 8 classification levels. We work with your care partner or provider to include EP in your support plan and provide all required progress notes and reports.
On CHSP?
CHSP services are block-funded to approved organisations, so Exercare can't take CHSP-funded clients. If you need more support at home, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 about a Support at Home assessment.
Not yet receiving home care? You may be eligible. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au to check your eligibility and start an assessment.
Support at Home Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists now see Support at Home clients too. OT helps older people stay safe and independent at home and works well alongside exercise physiology for falls prevention.
- Home safety and falls risk assessments
- Equipment assessment and prescription, such as shower chairs, toilet frames, bed rails and mobility aids
- Home modification recommendations, from grab rails and ramps to bathroom changes
- Prescriptions under the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme
- Daily living routines, energy conservation and carer training
Allied health, including OT, is a clinical support under Support at Home, so there's no client contribution. We work with your care partner or provider to add OT to your plan. More about Support at Home OT →
Aged Care Exercise Physiology Across South-East & Eastern Melbourne
We provide aged care exercise physiology home visits across south-east and eastern Melbourne, including:
Aged Care Exercise Physiology FAQs
Yes. Exercise physiology sits under the Clinical Supports category of the Support at Home program (which replaced Home Care Packages). As a Clinical Support, there's no participant contribution — Exercare invoices your provider directly and provides all required documentation.
Yes. Our occupational therapists see Support at Home clients for home safety, falls prevention, equipment and home modifications, including AT-HM prescriptions. OT is a clinical support, so there's no client contribution. Support at Home OT →
No referral is required for Support at Home clients. A GP referral is only required if accessing sessions through Medicare's Chronic Disease Management plan.
Yes. Exercare visits residential aged care facilities across Melbourne, depending on the service. Please contact us to discuss your facility's requirements and visit arrangements.
Your exercise physiologist conducts a falls risk assessment, then designs a personalised program including strength training, balance exercises, gait training and functional movement. Programs are progressive and adapted as your strength and confidence improves.