At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we provide allied health services for older adults across Perth, with appointments available in clinic and, where suitable, through mobile home visits. 

We support seniors who want to stay safe, mobile, independent and well-supported at home, in the community, or when transitioning between hospital, home and ongoing care.

Our services may be suitable for older people accessing care through Support at Home, private health insurance, private fee-paying arrangements, selected Medicare GP chronic condition management referrals, and for eligible DVA clients, depending on the service required and the relevant funding rules. 

Funding pathways and item eligibility vary, and final approval always rests with the relevant program or funder.

Clinic Appointments or Home Visits

We understand that every older person’s situation is different. Some clients prefer to attend one of our clinics in Malaga or Noranda, while others may benefit from support in their own home.

Depending on clinical needs, goals and therapist availability, we may provide:

• Clinic-based appointments

• Mobile home visits

• Home environment assessments

• Equipment trials and prescription support

• Follow-up visits for implementation and training

This allows us to tailor support to the person, their environment, and the practical realities of day-to-day living.

How Allied Health Can Help Older Adults

Our aged care and senior support services are focused on function, safety, mobility, independence and participation. 

We work with older adults who may be experiencing changes related to ageing, illness, surgery, injury, falls risk, reduced strength, changing mobility, communication needs, swallowing concerns, or difficulty managing everyday tasks at home.

We can assist with:

• maintaining mobility and confidence

• falls prevention and balance support

• transfers and safe movement at home

• strength, endurance and general conditioning

• pain-aware movement and function

• self-care and everyday task participation

• communication and swallowing support where appropriate

• recommendations for equipment, aids and environmental changes

• supporting people to remain at home more safely and independently
  
  

Our Services for Seniors in Perth

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists can support older adults with mobility, balance, strength, transfers, falls prevention, pain-related movement limitations, post-hospital recovery, and general physical function. Physiotherapy may be helpful for seniors who want to stay active, improve confidence with walking, or maintain independence at home.

Exercise Physiology

Exercise physiology may assist older adults who need structured, individualised support to improve physical conditioning, strength, endurance, and activity tolerance. Programs are tailored to the person’s presentation, goals, function and health considerations.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on helping older adults manage everyday activities more safely and independently. This can include support with self-care, home routines, fatigue management, transfers, environmental setup, equipment recommendations, and practical strategies to make daily life easier.

Speech Pathology

Speech pathology may support older adults who are experiencing communication changes, cognitive-communication concerns, voice changes, or swallowing and mealtime difficulties. Input is based on individual need and clinical assessment.

Why Families Choose Palms

At Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health, we understand that ageing well is not just about treatment. It is about helping people stay connected to the life they want to live. Our team takes a practical, respectful and person-centred approach focused on real-world function.

We aim to support older adults with:

• clear and practical recommendations

• therapy that is tailored to individual needs and goals

• home-based or clinic-based options where suitable

• support for mobility, independence and participation

• collaborative communication with family, carers and referrers where appropriate

Support at Home

Support at Home is the Australian Government’s in-home aged care program for eligible older people. It replaced the Home Care Packages Program on 1 November 2025 and is designed to help older people remain at home for longer with assessed supports and services. Access generally starts through My Aged Care and an assessment process.

Private Health Insurance

Some services may be claimable through private health insurance depending on your level of cover, the discipline involved and your insurer’s rules. We recommend checking directly with your fund.

Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management

Some clients may be eligible for a referral from their GP under a GP chronic condition management plan for allied health services. For eligible patients, Medicare can provide benefits for up to 5 individual allied health services per calendar year, depending on referral and claiming requirements.

DVA

Eligible DVA clients may be able to access certain aids, equipment and home modifications through the Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP), based on assessed clinical need and the relevant prescribing requirements.

Private Fee-Paying Services

We also welcome private clients who want direct access to allied health support for mobility, home safety, equipment, rehabilitation, communication, daily living, or healthy ageing.

FAQ

Can older adults access physiotherapy through Support at Home?

Yes. We are able to provide physiotherapy services for older adults accessing support through the Support at Home program, depending on the individual’s needs, service approval, and provider arrangements. Support at Home replaced the Home Care Packages program from 1 November 2025.

Is Support at Home the same as Home Care Package?

Support at Home is the program that replaced the former Home Care Packages program on 1 November 2025. Many people still use the phrase Home Care Package when talking about their funding or provider arrangements.

Can you invoice my provider directly?

Where approved and arranged, yes. We can invoice the client’s provider directly for physiotherapy services.

What does a physiotherapist for older adults do?

A physiotherapist for older adults assesses and supports mobility, balance, strength, walking, rehabilitation, and physical function. Therapy may include assessment, exercise-based support, falls prevention strategies, mobility practice, and practical advice to support everyday independence.

Can physiotherapy help with balance and falls risk?

Physiotherapy may help assess and support older adults who are experiencing reduced balance, falls risk, walking difficulties, or reduced confidence with movement.

Can physiotherapy help after a fall?

Yes, physiotherapy may assist after a fall by helping assess physical function, mobility, strength, balance, and confidence, while also supporting rehabilitation and strategies to reduce future falls risk where appropriate.

Can physiotherapy help after hospitalisation?

Yes, physiotherapy may form part of rehabilitation after illness, surgery, or hospitalisation, depending on the person’s needs, goals, and medical clearance.

Is physiotherapy only for people with injuries?

No. Physiotherapy for older adults is not limited to injury management. It may also support people with age-related mobility changes, chronic conditions, neurological conditions, disability, deconditioning, falls risk, or reduced confidence with movement.

Can physiotherapy help older adults stay independent?

Physiotherapy may support independence by helping older adults maintain or improve mobility, strength, balance, transfers, walking, and confidence with everyday physical tasks.

Do you provide home visit physiotherapy for older adults?

In some cases, physiotherapy may be available through mobile services depending on the person’s needs, location, and the suitability of home-based therapy.

Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?

Many people can book directly for physiotherapy. Some may also attend with a referral from a GP, specialist, hospital team, case manager, support coordinator, or another healthcare provider depending on their circumstances.

What happens at the first appointment?

The first appointment usually includes discussion of your history, current concerns, goals, and a physical assessment relevant to the reason for referral. Your physiotherapist will then talk through recommendations and a plan for therapy.

How do I know if physiotherapy for older adults is right for me or my family member?

If mobility, walking, balance, weakness, rehabilitation, falls risk, or everyday physical tasks are becoming more difficult, physiotherapy may be worth exploring.

Home Assessments

We can provide home-based assessments to identify barriers to safety, mobility and independence. This may include reviewing access, transfers, bathroom setup, bedroom layout, mobility within the home, and practical considerations for daily living.

Home Modifications

Where clinically appropriate, we can assess and make recommendations for home modifications intended to improve accessibility, function and safety. 

Depending on the person’s needs, this may include recommendations relating to bathroom access, rails, ramps, step access, circulation space, or other environmental changes. 

Recommendations are based on assessment findings, clinical reasoning and the relevant funding pathway. 

For DVA clients, RAP can cover eligible home modifications where there is a clinically assessed need and approval requirements are met.

Capacity & Functional Assessments

We can complete functional and capacity-focused assessments that help clarify how a person is managing mobility, transfers, self-care, daily activities and safety within their home environment. These assessments may help inform service planning, support recommendations and equipment decisions.

Mobility Aid Prescription, Trials & Delivery Support

We can assist with the assessment and prescription of suitable mobility aids and daily living equipment, including trials and practical recommendations where appropriate. Depending on the client’s needs, this may include support relating to:

• walking aids

• wheelchairs and mobility devices

• transfer aids

• bathroom and toileting equipment

• seating and positioning supports

• selected activities of daily living aids
  
  

For eligible DVA clients, the Rehabilitation Appliances Program provides aids, equipment and modifications to support safety and independence, including mobility devices and adaptive household items where clinically indicated.

What is Support at Home?

Support at Home is the Australian Government’s in-home aged care program for eligible older people. It replaced the Home Care Packages Program on 1 November 2025.

Do you provide home visits for seniors in Perth?

Yes. Depending on location, therapist availability and clinical suitability, we can provide mobile home visits as well as clinic appointments in Malaga and Noranda.

Can I come to the clinic instead of having a home visit?

Yes. Some older adults prefer attending the clinic, while others benefit more from home-based assessment and support. The most suitable option depends on the person’s needs and goals.

What therapies do you offer for older adults?

We offer physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy and speech pathology for older adults, depending on the person’s needs and the service required.

Can you help with mobility aids and equipment?

Yes. We can assist with assessment, prescription support, equipment trials and practical recommendations for suitable mobility aids and selected daily living equipment.

Do you provide home modification assessments?

Yes. We can assess the home environment and make recommendations to improve safety, access and independence where clinically appropriate.

Can I use Medicare for allied health?

Some clients may be eligible for Medicare-funded allied health through a GP chronic condition management referral. Eligible patients can access up to 5 individual allied health services per calendar year.

Can DVA clients access equipment and home modifications?

Eligible DVA clients may be able to access aids, equipment and home modifications through RAP where there is a clinically assessed need and the relevant approval requirements are met.

Do you accept private health insurance?

Some services may be claimable through private health insurance depending on your cover and the provider rules. It is best to confirm with your insurer.

How do I get started with Support at Home services?

Older people usually begin through My Aged Care and the aged care assessment process. Once services are approved, therapy and allied health supports can be arranged in line with the person’s assessed needs and service plan.