Help Accessing Therapeutic Services for Seniors in Adelaide

Therapeutic services, such as remedial massage in a treatment plan or a recreation program run by a diversional therapist, can help you stay well and independent. Kindora Connect helps older people in Adelaide access therapeutic services under Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages): getting there, taking part and keeping it going at home.

The therapy is planned and delivered by qualified or accredited professionals. We help with participation and practice, under their direction.

What are therapeutic services for independent living?

The Support at Home service list includes acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, remedial massage, art therapy and diversional therapy. They are delivered by university-qualified or accredited health professionals, using evidence-based techniques to support social, mental and physical wellbeing so you can stay safe and independent at home.

There are limits. Remedial massage is only funded when it is part of a prescribed allied health treatment plan for functional decline; massage for relaxation is not. A diversional therapist can design or run recreation programs that support social, psychological and physical wellbeing.

How can Kindora Connect help you access therapeutic services?

• getting you to and from therapy appointments
• support to join programs run by a diversional therapist
• help to practise activities and routines your therapist recommends
• support with daily activities that build and maintain independence
• keeping your family or care team informed, with your consent

Who does this help?

• you have a treatment plan but struggle to get to appointments
• you would enjoy a structured recreation program but need support to take part
• your therapist has set activities to practise between sessions

How does this work under Support at Home?

Kindora Connect is an associated provider through VitalCare Support. VitalCare Support is the registered provider and manages your Support at Home budget. Kindora Connect plans and delivers your day-to-day services and is your main contact for your care.

Read what associated provider means for Support at Home.

Therapeutic services need to be approved in your support plan. Costs of joining a recreation program, such as tickets, memberships or craft supplies, are your own. If you already have another funded program in place, it should be used first.

Related services: help accessing allied health and companionship and wellbeing.