Encara supports Home Care Providers to embed person-centred wellness and reablement strategies into Aged Care delivery, ensuring older Australians receive timely, tailored support that helps them achieve meaningful goals and live independently for longer.
The Australian Government continues to roll out reforms recommended by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. As part of these reforms, Home Care packages and the Short Term Restorative Care program will be replaced with the new Support at Home program, and today announced that the Aged Care Act will come into effect from 1 November, deferred from 1 July, 2025.
Accessing Aged Care services promises to be simpler and more streamlined for older Australians. The new program offers a single entry point that aims to reduce wait times, improve ease of access and ensures individuals receive timely support to help them stay independent at home.
Encara has been delivering services underpinned by wellness and reablement for many years. We welcome the strengthened focus of the new Support at Home program on promoting independence and enabling older Australians to live safely and confidently at home for longer.
Exploring Wellness and Reablement
Wellness and reablement are complementary approaches which prioritises active ageing. Let’s explore the difference:
Wellness is a proactive approach that focuses on preventing decline before it happens. For example, someone who feels unsteady may begin avoiding their daily walks for fear of falling, leading to muscle weakness, decreased balance and a greater risk of falls. Encara physiotherapists can intervene early with a tailored exercise programs to build strength and balance. Goals are set collaboratively and monitored using outcome measures to track progress.
Reablement is a short-term, intensive intervention designed to restore function and confidence after a health setback; such as illness, injury or hospitalisation. For instance, someone recovering from a hip fracture will benefit from a personalised reablement and wellness program with an Encara Therapist to help restore strength, mobility, and confidence, supporting the individual’s return to independent living.
How can Encara help?
We partner with a wide range of Providers, as well as with individuals who self-manage their funding, to deliver tailored Allied Health services.
Our team develops person centred care plans based on clinical best practice to support each individual’s unique needs. We set meaningful goals like returning to a favourite hobby like gardening or walking safely to the shops. We can also play a key role in identifying early signs of decline and developing proactive strategies to maintain independence, thus reducing the likelihood of requiring more intensive care.
By partnering with Encara, you get a team that understands the complexities of Aged Care reforms and works alongside you to provide care that’s both compliant and meaningful. Our services include:
- Falls Prevention and Rehabilitation;
- Post Surgical Recovery;
- Strength and Mobility based Programs;
- Dementia Support;
- Pain Management;
- Wellness Programs;
- Assistive Equipment and Home Modification Assessments;
- And much more…
A trusted partner for Support at Home
At Encara, we understand that the Aged Care sector is continuously evolving, and we are evolving with it! With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we have built our services around what matters most to you: ensuring clinical excellence, compliance confidence, and fostering real collaboration!
Whether seeking to maintain independence or recover from a health event, Encara can deliver targeted support to your door.
Want to find out how reablement and wellness support could work for you? Contact Encara today.
