Residential Aged Care Services
We provide trusted allied health support to residential aged care services across Australia, sourcing experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and dietitians to help you maintain your health and independence. Since 2000, we have partnered with more than 500 aged care providers, helping them strengthen the delivery of high-quality residential aged care services while maximising access to available government funding and meeting industry standards.
We understand the clinical, operational, and funding challenges faced by residential aged care providers. That's why we deliver tailored allied health programs designed to support compliance, enhance resident wellbeing, and improve quality of life. Through flexible, personalised therapy plans, we work closely with residential aged care services to achieve meaningful outcomes for residents and support person-centred care.
Vivir's residential aged care services
Residential aged care programs
Group Therapy Program
Our residential aged care services include tailored group therapy programs designed to improve resident strength, balance, mobility, and wellbeing. Following a comprehensive assessment, our allied health clinicians develop individualised exercise programs for ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents, delivered in small groups with regular monitoring and progress reviews.
Key benefits:
- Suitable for all functional levels
- Individualised and progressive programs
- Strength and balance-focused exercises
- Flexible resident participation
- Regular outcome monitoring and reporting
- Cost-effective with proven resident outcomes
Wellness Program
Our residential aged care Wellness Program provides personalised allied health support to help residents improve mobility, balance, pain management, independence, and overall wellbeing. Following a comprehensive assessment, our clinicians develop tailored therapy plans aligned to individual goals, delivered through flexible 30-minute sessions with regular progress monitoring and outcome tracking.
Key benefits:
- Personalised, goal-focused therapy
- Flexible and scalable to resident needs
- Supports social engagement and wellbeing
- Reduced administrative burden
- Longer sessions for higher-needs residents
- Cost-effective with positive resident outcomes
Restorative Services Program
Our Restorative Services Program provides targeted allied health support for residents with higher needs, including those recovering from illness, injury, mobility decline, or complex chronic conditions. Following a comprehensive assessment, our clinicians develop tailored treatment plans and provide ongoing therapy, monitoring, and progress reviews to support recovery, function, and quality of life.
Key benefits:
- Flexible therapy based on assessed resident needs
- Rapid access to allied health expertise
- Discipline-specific, evidence-based care
- Regular progress monitoring and reporting
- Supports key quality and clinical outcomes
- Improves physical, functional, and psychological wellbeing
- Suitable for acute, sub-acute, and chronic conditions
User Pay Services
Our User Pay Services provide residents with access to additional one-on-one allied health support beyond traditional funding programs. Tailored to individual goals and needs, these services offer flexible physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and dietetic interventions to support mobility, independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Key benefits:
- Flexible treatment schedules tailored to resident needs
- Access to all allied health disciplines
- Personalised one-on-one care
- Regular progress monitoring and outcome tracking
- Supports social connection and wellbeing
- No direct cost to the aged care facility
- Improves resident health, function, and quality of life
Residential aged care education and training
Our education and training programs are designed to strengthen the delivery of high-quality
residential aged care services. Led by experienced allied health professionals, we provide practical, evidence-based training that supports workforce capability, clinical best practice, compliance, and improved resident outcomes across aged care facilities.
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Residential aged care services FAQs
What residential aged care services do you provide?
We provide allied health services to residential aged care facilities, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dietetics, restorative care, wellness programs, group therapy, user-pay services, and education and training for staff.
Which residents can access allied health services?
Our residential aged care services are suitable for residents with a wide range of needs, including reduced mobility, falls risk, chronic health conditions, pain, swallowing difficulties, nutrition concerns, cognitive decline, and rehabilitation needs.
What allied health disciplines are available?
Our team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, podiatrists, and allied health assistants, providing comprehensive support tailored to resident needs. Find out more about our allied health services.
How are residents referred for services?
Referrals can be made by facility staff, care teams, GPs, residents, or family members. Our team will then assess the resident and recommend an appropriate care plan.
Can services be tailored to the needs of our facility?
Yes. We work closely with each residential aged care facility to develop a customised allied health program aligned with resident needs, facility goals, and funding requirements.
Do you offer group therapy programs?
Yes. We deliver evidence-based group therapy programs designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing while encouraging social engagement.
Do you provide restorative and rehabilitation services?
Yes. Our restorative services support residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, hospital admissions, falls, or functional decline, helping them regain independence and quality of life.
Can families arrange additional allied health services?
Yes. Through our User Pay Services, residents and families can access additional one-on-one allied health support outside of funded programs.
Do you provide staff education and training?
Yes. We offer a range of education and training programs, including manual handling, falls prevention, dementia care, dysphagia management, and other clinical and wellbeing topics.
How do allied health services benefit aged care residents?
Allied health services can help improve mobility, strength, balance, communication, nutrition, independence, pain management, and overall quality of life while supporting residents to remain active and engaged.
I want to work in residential aged care. How can I apply?
If you are a qualified occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech pathologist or dietitian, we’d love to hear from you! View our available vacancies or contact our team directly today.
Why choose Vivir for residential aged care services?
Vivir delivers evidence-based residential aged care services through a national team of experienced allied health professionals, providing flexible, resident-centred care focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. Call us today for more information on our services.
