Rehabilitation, Reablement, and Therapy
Supporting Recovery, Strength and Independence
If you’re recovering from illness, injury, or surgery—or living with a chronic condition—Resthaven’s allied health and therapy services can help you regain confidence, build strength, and maintain your independence.
Our qualified health professionals work with you to design a plan that supports your goals, whether it’s returning to daily activities, managing a condition, or improving your overall wellbeing.
What is Reablement?
Reablement is a short-term, goal-focused approach designed to help individuals maintain or regain their independence. It supports people to build confidence, improve everyday skills, and increase their ability to resume daily activities.
By focusing on what matters most to each person, reablement encourages active participation in setting and achieving personal goals. It is a key part of the Support at Home program and plays a central role in the Restorative Care Pathway, aiming to restore function, promote self-reliance, and reduce the need for ongoing support.
Therapy and Allied Health Services
Services are delivered in your home or at a Resthaven Community Services site, and may include:
- Physiotherapy – Improve movement, strength, and balance with personalised therapy plans.
- Occupational Therapy – Learn new ways to manage everyday tasks and maintain independence at home.
- Podiatry – Take care of your feet to stay mobile and safe.
- Speech Pathology – Support for communication or swallowing difficulties after a stroke or surgery.
- Nursing – Clinical nursing and rehabilitation support in your home.
- Dietetic Services – Nutrition and dietary advice for managing chronic health conditions.
- Counselling and Social Work – Emotional and social support tailored to your needs.
- Exercise Groups – Join group sessions to build strength, prevent falls, and stay active.
- Falls Prevention – Individual and group programs focused on improving balance and reducing risk.
- Chronic Condition Self-Management – Support for conditions such as diabetes, heart health, arthritis, Parkinson’s, or stroke.
- Continence Management – Strategies and support to maintain dignity and improve quality of life.
Who is this for?
These services are ideal if you:
- Are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery
- Are experiencing reduced mobility or confidence
- Are living with a chronic condition such as Parkinson’s, stroke, or arthritis
- Want to improve your ability to live independently
Our team works with you, your doctor, and your care network to tailor services to your health goals.
Specialist Programs
- Dementia and Memory Support – Programs like Making Minds Matter use Cognitive Stimulation Therapy to support thinking, memory, and confidence in a safe and engaging environment.
- Parkinson’s Support – Physical, emotional, and social programs designed for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their carers.
- Post-Surgery Rehabilitation – Short-term therapy support to aid recovery and prevent hospital readmission.
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