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Common Questions
Home Health Rehab provide high quality physiotherapy and occupational therapy services to people in their own home and retirement villages across the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Bellarine Peninsula and Golden Plains Shire.
We are here to help and answer any of your questions. If you can't find what your looking for please get in touch with one of our friendly team.
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What professional services and treatments do you offer?Home Health Rehab provide high quality physiotherapy and occupational therapy services to people in their own home and retirement villages. We specialise in: Balance and Falls Prevention Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Deconditioning and Rehabilitation Mobility Aid Assessments Hydrotherapy Classes Musculoskeletal Conditions Occupational Therapy
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Do you exclusively offer At-Home care?Yes. Home Health Rehab Home Health Rehab are dedicated to providing professional services to people in their own home and retirement villages across the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Bellarine Peninsula and Western Metropolitan Melbourne. We also provide services to areas of Colac Otway, City of Ballarat and Golden Plains Shires. See our full list of suburbs here >
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What are the benefits of At-Home care?Benefits of home based threapy include: Familiarity and comfort of treatment in your own home 1 on 1 therapy and an individualised program Meaningful rehabilitation which you know how to apply in your own home setting Time efficient – no travel time or parking concerns Reduced burden on friends and family driving you to appointments Flexible hours to suit your life and needs
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What locations do you travel to?Home Health Rehab offer professional services across the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Bellarine Peninsula and Golden Plains Shire. See our full list of suburbs here >
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What qualifications do your team members have?All home Health Rehab therapists are Australian qualified and registered with the Australian Medical registration (AHPRA). Some of our therapists specialise in certain areas and have post-graduate qualifications in particular areas of study. Our team includes: Physiotherapists Occupational therapists
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What will it cost for Home Rehab treatment?Treatment costs will vary depending on the client's particular issue and needs. If applicable, please check with your health fund to confirm if you are eligble for home visits and call us on 1300 432 219 to discuss our fee structure.
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Can I claim for Home Rehab treatment?Your Home Health Rehab sessions may be eligible for a partial or full funding via: Private Health Insurance rebates Government funded packages e.g. Home Care Packages Medicare rebates under the Chronic Disease Management Plan (EPC) DVA (eligible card holders with doctors referral We work with a number of Aged Care Providers in City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Bellarine Peninsula, Western Metropolitan Melbourne, Colac Otway, City of Ballarat and Goldern Plains regions. Please get in touch with us or your Case Manager if you would like to find out if you are eligible for physiotherapy under your Care Package.
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Are there any travel fees for home rehab?No. Home Health Rehab do not change any extra for travel. This is included in our fees.
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How long is a treatment session?Initial physiotherapy assessments are 45min in duration and 30min for subsequent sessions. Initial OT assessments will vary between 1-1.5hours depending on the complexity of the clients equipment needs.
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Do I need to supply any equipment?Home Health Rehab therapists will be provide all required equipment. To assist in your treatment, we may recommend you purchase some extra equipment. Please allow a clean space for our therapists to properly assess and treat you.
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Do I need a referral for treatment?No, as physiotherapistsand occupational therapists are primary practitioners, we can see clients without a referral. However, for patients who are part of compensable programs; DVA, Chronic Disease Management / EPC, hospital programs or wish to be funded through their Home Care Package / STRC, we require a doctor/hospital referral or referral from your case manager/care advisor prior to commencing your home care.
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What is the wait time for treatment?At Home Health Rehab we aim to see patients within 3-5 days business days. For urgent matters we will see you earlier or same day (subject to availability).
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