Perfect Fit Pedorthics

When can specialised footwear be funded by Aged-care?

  • When evidence to prove the support is needed for the client’s care needs so they can continue to live independently in their home for as long as it is safe and appropriate.
  • When a written referral from a therapist or podiatrist is obtained.

We can provide services under:
5.1.1 Care services
5.1.3 Clinical services

 

 *Home Care Packages Program Manual for Care Recipients
Version 1.4 – January 2023

Perfect Fit Pedorthics uses this referral to assess the individual needs and provides evidence to show how the specialised footwear or orthotics will assist in daily living.

To support an application, we will submit a report which includes:

  • the need for orthopaedic supports to be directly related to the care needs
  • a recommendation on footwear options to support current and future needs
  • determining that supports are reasonable and necessary
  • evidence that the supports will help the client to be substantially more independent
  • reducing the need for other kinds of supports, and be of long-term benefit