How this service can help
The first home visit connects discharge advice to the person’s real environment. The physiotherapist can look at how the person gets out of bed, reaches the bathroom, stands from their main chair and moves between the rooms they need during the day.
“Getting stronger” becomes easier to follow when it is tied to a purpose. That might mean making breakfast with less help, reaching a parked car, managing the entrance or having enough energy left for personal care. The plan should respect medical precautions and the pace of recovery rather than impose a fixed timetable.
Settle the essentials
Start with safe, repeatable movement between the places the person needs most.
Build strength gradually
Use suitable exercises and everyday tasks while monitoring effort, symptoms and recovery time.
Check equipment
Review the fit and practicality of any walking aid or temporary equipment in the home.
Help the support team
Give family or carers clear guidance about supervision, assistance and when to seek further advice.
Planning your home visit
Private home visit prices: initial consultation $165, follow-ups from $130, plus $20 travel for each consultation ($185 initial; follow-ups from $150 including travel). See consultation inclusions and funding. We confirm the applicable fee and payment pathway before booking.
Check your suburb on the Sydney home visit service-area hub. Compare Support at Home, Medicare rebates and eligible DVA home visits before arranging care.
What happens from enquiry to plan
- Bring the discharge planHave precautions, operation details, follow-up appointments and the hospital exercise sheet available if possible.
- Prioritise the dayMap the movements that are essential now and the activities the person wants to resume later.
- Review and communicateProgress, concerns and recommendations can be shared with authorised members of the treating or care team.
Important to know
Seek medical advice promptly for a wound concern, chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden weakness, fever, a new fall or another unexpected change. Physiotherapy is not a substitute for post-operative or medical review.
Trusted Australian information
Australian Government: Restorative Care Pathway
Common questions
How do I arrange physiotherapy after hospital discharge?
Call with the discharge date, home suburb and main movement concern. Have the hospital instructions, precautions and treating-team contact available if possible. MoveWell checks service fit, funding and appointment availability before confirming a visit.
How soon after discharge can I book?
You can enquire before or after discharge. The safe start date depends on medical instructions, current symptoms, the home address and clinician availability.
Do I need the hospital exercise sheet?
It is useful but not essential for making an enquiry. Bring any precautions and follow-up information you have.
Can you help after joint replacement?
Contact us with the operation, date, precautions and current care plan. We will discuss whether an in-home appointment suits the person’s stage of recovery.
What if the person is much weaker than expected?
A marked or sudden decline needs medical review. If the situation is not urgent, call the hospital team or GP as well as discussing physiotherapy.
Can Support at Home fund short-term physiotherapy?
Eligibility and approved services are determined through the aged care system and provider arrangements. We confirm approval and paperwork before funded visits begin.