Restorative Care Pathway
From 1 November 2025, the Restorative Care Pathway will become part of the Australian Government's new Support at Home Program. This pathway is designed to help older people regain function, build confidence, and maintain independence after a health event, change in condition, or early signs of decline.
Unlike traditional care that focuses on managing decline, the Restorative Care Pathway empowers participants to restore and maintain independence, enabling them to keep doing the things they enjoy for longer.
What Is the Restorative Care Pathway?
The Restorative Care Pathway is a short-term, intensive support program that offers up to 12 weeks of coordinated allied health and nursing services. An additional 4-week extension may be available depending on individual goals and progress.
This pathway is:
- Person-centred and goal-oriented
- Focused on early intervention and reablement
- Delivered through multidisciplinary, team-based care
- Inclusive of participants' families and support networks
- Built around the principle of "doing with" rather than "doing for"
It aims to:
- Optimise, maintain, or improve daily function
- Delay or reduce reliance on ongoing care
- Prevent or reverse physical, functional, or cognitive decline
- Improve quality of life and self-reliance
Who's Eligible?
You may be eligible for the Restorative Care Pathway if you:
- Are recovering from illness, injury, or recent hospitalisation
- Are experiencing early signs of physical or functional decline
- Have been newly diagnosed with an age-related condition
- Want to avoid or delay the need for higher levels of care
- Are already receiving ongoing services but need short-term, intensive support to restore function
Your access will be determined through an assessment via My Aged Care, and funding will come from your Restorative Care budget under Support at Home.
How LifeTec can help?
At LifeTec, we take a reablement-focused approach to help you work towards your goals and maintain your independence. Our team of occupational therapists and allied health professionals provide:
- Holistic assessments in your home environment
- Personalised care planning that aligns with your goals and lifestyle
- Assistive technology assessments to support daily function
- Home modification planning to reduce hazards and support safe movement
- Ongoing progress reviews to adapt care as your needs evolve
- Empowering education and training for you and your support network
Our team focuses on restoring function, not just managing decline, so you can continue living the life you choose, your way.
For clients:
If you're considering support through the Restorative Care Pathway under the Support at Home Program:
- Speak to LifeTec to explore how we can help you regain skills and independence at home
- Speak to your Support at Home provider to let them know you would like to work with LifeTec
We're here to support you through assessments, personalised planning, and tailored interventions—all with your comfort and independence as our priority.
Find a provider near youFor providers:
LifeTec collaborates with Support at Home providers to deliver high-quality restorative care and support services.
We offer:
- Experienced Occupational Therapy and allied health services
- Evidence-based assistive technology and home modification recommendations tailored to individual needs
- A trusted network of licensed builders in Brisbane, Townsville, and surrounding regions
- Strong relationships with reliable assistive technology suppliers across Queensland
Partner with LifeTec to provide your clients with safe, timely, and effective restorative care that helps them regain independence and improve quality of life.
Supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
