Podiatry at home
A podiatrist visits the client at home for routine foot and nail care and diabetic foot checks, so they can keep walking comfortably and safely.
What it helps with
For older people living at home and NDIS participants, often alongside other services on the same referral.
- Nail careThickened, curved and fungal nails, cut and treated safely
- Corns and callusesRemoval and advice to stop them coming back
- Diabetic foot checksCirculation and sensation checks, and early signs of problems
- Foot painAssessment and treatment for heel, arch and joint pain
- Footwear adviceShoes and supports that reduce falls risk
- Wound preventionSpotting pressure areas and skin breaks before they get worse
What the visits look like
Visits happen in the client's home, at a time arranged directly with them or their family.
First visit
An assessment and treatment in the same visit, usually 30 to 45 minutes.
Notes
Service notes go to the care manager after every visit.
Regular care
Most clients are seen every 6 to 8 weeks.
Referral on
Anything needing a GP or specialist is flagged straight away.
Funding and cost
We confirm the cost with you before anything is booked. Our quotes include travel.
| Support at Home and Home Care Packages | Funded through the client's provider. The care manager sends the referral and we invoice the provider using Support at Home service names. |
|---|---|
| NDIS | For plan-managed and self-managed participants. Usually from Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living. We are not a registered NDIS provider, so we can't support agency-managed plans. |
| Private | Clients and families can book directly. We'll give you the rate and the likely number of hours up front. |
Questions
Who can make a referral?
Care managers and coordinators, support coordinators, GPs and hospital teams, and clients or their families. For package clients we check with the provider before booking.
How often should a client see a podiatrist?
Usually every 6 to 8 weeks for nail care, or as the podiatrist recommends after the first visit.
Are your clinicians registered and insured?
Yes. Every clinician is registered with AHPRA or their professional body, holds $5 million professional indemnity and public liability insurance, has a current police check and works under our agreement.
Ready to refer?
Send the service, suburb and how soon it's needed. We'll come back with a date and cost.