The Restorative Care Pathway is different from simply adding more ongoing household assistance. It involves a defined period of goal-focused care, with clinical input appropriate to the assessed need. It does not guarantee a particular recovery or result.
Think about an everyday activity you would like to feel more confident doing. It might be preparing breakfast, moving around your home or returning to a local group. Tell your care team what you enjoy, what has become difficult and what progress would mean to you.
An aged care assessment determines whether this pathway is suitable for you. If approved, you and your pathway provider agree on your goals, services and budget. Read the official Restorative Care Pathway guide to learn how to get started and find a provider.
Before your first planning discussion, make a few notes about what you can do comfortably and where you need help. Include any equipment, services or professional advice you already use.
If your goal is to prepare your own breakfast again, your care team can look at which parts are difficult, such as reaching what you need or moving safely around the kitchen. Together, you can agree on suitable support and review how you are managing the task at home. This gives your appointments a clear purpose that relates to your day.
Your health professionals will recommend any exercises, equipment or treatment. If family members or support workers are involved, ask the team to explain how they can help.
Your plan should name the person coordinating your care, the services you will receive and when you will review progress together. Tell your provider if an activity feels too difficult, you miss a visit or your health changes, so the plan can be adjusted.
Before services begin, read the agreement and prices with your provider. The government’s guide to agreeing restorative services explains what to expect. Our pricing guide can help you prepare questions.
Before your episode ends, discuss the progress you have made and what help you may still need. Ask for clear next steps and follow-up contacts. Equipment or home modifications and social support may be useful topics to discuss with your team.
For assessment and providers delivering the Restorative Care Pathway, contact My Aged Care. Choice can discuss its available everyday support; this guide does not confirm that Choice delivers the clinical pathway.
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Information reviewed: 26 October 2026.
An approved episode can run for up to 16 weeks. You and your pathway provider agree on the services and length of care that suit your assessed needs and goals. See the official pathway guide for current arrangements.
Yes, care may take place at home, in the community or both, depending on your plan. Tell your team where you want to use the skills you are working on and what help you need to get there.
My Aged Care can help you find providers delivering the Restorative Care Pathway. Call 1800 200 422 to discuss assessment and available providers. Ask each provider how it can support the goals in your plan.
Agree with your team on what progress would look like for you, then review it together. You might find a task easier, need less help or feel more confident doing it. Tell the team about difficulties as well as improvements.
Ask what you can continue doing, what professional advice you should follow and whether you need further support. Keep your next steps and contact details with your care plan so you and anyone helping you can find them easily.
