New Year, New You: Reablement and Wellness

A new year is often a time to pause and think about what helps us feel our best. For older Australians and their families, it can be a valuable opportunity to reflect on wellbeing, independence, and how to continue living life in a way that feels meaningful and fulfilling.

Under the Support at Home program, reablement and wellness play an important role in supporting people to stay active, confident and engaged in everyday life. These supports are not about pushing limits or rushing progress. They are about supporting what matters most to you and helping you live well at home.

What Is Reablement?

Reablement is a short-term, goal-focused approach to care that helps people regain or maintain their independence after illness, injury, or a change in health.

Rather than doing everything for you, reablement focuses on:

• Building confidence with everyday tasks

• Supporting safe movement and mobility

• Encouraging independence where possible

• Helping you do more of what you enjoy

The aim of reablement is to help you keep doing what is important in your daily life. This could be preparing a meal, getting out into the community, or feeling steady and confident moving around your home.

How Wellness Fits In

Wellness is about more than physical health. It looks at the whole person, including:

• Physical wellbeing

• Emotional health

• Social connection

• Confidence and motivation

Wellness-focused support may include gentle exercise, social outings, routines that support mental wellbeing, or assistance to stay connected with hobbies and community activities.

Together, reablement and wellness support a positive and proactive approach to ageing that focuses on ability rather than limitation.

Everyday Examples of Reablement and Wellness Support

Reablement and wellness can look different for everyone. Some examples include:

• Practising safe movement and balance during daily activities

• Building confidence with personal care tasks

• Encouraging independence in the kitchen or around the home

• Supporting routines that promote physical activity

• Assisting with transport so you can attend appointments, social groups or outings

• Supporting engagement in hobbies, interests and community life

Small, consistent steps can make a meaningful difference over time.

Why Reablement and Wellness Matter

As we age, it’s easy for confidence to slip after a fall, illness, or hospital stay. Reablement and wellness support help to:

• Restore confidence

• Reduce reliance on ongoing support where possible

• Promote safety at home

• Improve quality of life

• Support independence for longer

It’s about feeling capable, supported, and in control of your day-to-day life.

How Right at Home Supports Your Goals

At Right at Home, we take the time to understand your goals, preferences, and lifestyle. Our Care Managers work with you to build a personalised plan that may include reablement and wellness supports suited to your needs.

We focus on:

• Listening first

• Supporting independence safely

• Adjusting support as your needs change

• Encouraging progress at your pace

Whether you’re recovering from a setback or simply want support to stay active and engaged, we’re here to help.

Start the Year Focused on What Matters to You

A new year doesn’t have to mean big resolutions. Sometimes, it’s about small changes that help you feel stronger, more confident, and more connected.

If you would like to learn more about reablement and wellness supports under Support at Home, or explore how we can support you or a loved one, we are here to help.

Contact your local Right at Home office to learn more about reablement and wellness support at home.

Right at Home Australia is a leading provider of quality in-home care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve, ensuring the Right Care, Right at Home™.  We support people living with complex and post-operative care needs, dementia and cognitive decline, seniors, and adults living with a disability, including NDIS participants. Our tailored services help clients to remain safe and independent in their homes. We are an Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act, meaning we can provide quality support at home under a government-funded home care package. We also offer private pay arrangements for those who do not have government funding or who wish to pay privately for top-up care. Right at Home is all about you. We are available 24/7, so contact your local office today. You can also call our national number on 1300 363 802. 

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