Kye Chee
Senior Occupational Therapist
BHSc (Occupational Therapy), BHSc (Exercise & Sport Science)
AHPRA registeredSupport at Home
Occupational, music and art therapy with Support at Home funding
Support for older people to stay well, connected and independent at home.
About the program
What is Support at Home?
Support at Home is the Australian Government’s in-home aged care program, introduced in November 2025. It helps older people stay safe, healthy and independent at home.
After an aged care assessment through My Aged Care, you are approved for a level of funding and choose a registered provider, who works with you on a care plan. Allied health services such as occupational therapy are clinical supports and are fully funded. Other services may attract a contribution based on your income and assets.
At a glance
- Occupational therapy and speech pathology: clinical supports, no contribution
- Music and art therapy: where part of your care plan
- In clinic in Doreen and Craigieburn, or at home
- We liaise with your provider about sessions and invoicing
How we help
Services we offer
Speech pathology
- Swallowing assessment and support
- Communication after stroke or illness
- Communication and memory changes
Occupational therapy
- Home safety and falls prevention
- Everyday tasks and self-care
- Equipment and home modification advice
- Staying active in your community
Music therapy
- Memory and mood, including dementia support
- Communication and connection
- Movement and relaxation
Art therapy
- Expressing feelings and processing change
- Wellbeing and creativity
- Social connection
How it works
Using your Support at Home funding
- 01
Talk to your provider
Ask your Support at Home provider or care manager to include occupational therapy, speech pathology, music or art therapy in your care plan.
- 02
Contact us
Call our intake team or complete our enquiry form. We liaise with your provider about sessions and invoicing.
- 03
First session
Your therapist gets to know you, what matters to you and your goals.
- 04
Ongoing support
Regular sessions in clinic or at home, reviewed with you and your provider.
Our team
Who you will see
Michele Danneels
Senior Speech Pathologist
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Marium Kazi
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology)
Master of Speech Pathology (in progress)
Lydia Zahra
Music Therapist & Lived Experience Mentor
BMus, Master of Music Therapy
Registered Music Therapist
Maki Levine
Clinical Art Therapist
Master of Art Therapy, Master of Speech Pathology
ANZACATA registeredQuestions
Support at Home questions
Who is eligible for Support at Home?
Support at Home is the Australian Government’s in-home aged care program for older people. You need an aged care assessment, arranged through My Aged Care, to confirm your eligibility and the services and funding you are approved for.
Can I use my Support at Home funding for occupational therapy?
Yes. Occupational therapy is a clinical support under Support at Home. Clinical supports are fully funded by the government, so you do not pay a contribution towards them.
Is music therapy or art therapy covered?
They can be, where they are part of your agreed care plan. Depending on how a service is classified, a contribution may apply, and your provider can confirm this before you start.
How do I arrange sessions with Wonderful Mind?
Ask your Support at Home provider or care manager to include the service in your care plan, then contact our intake team. We work with your provider to arrange sessions and invoicing.
Where are sessions held?
At our Doreen and Craigieburn clinics, and in your home where suitable.
Program details are set by the Australian Government and can change. For eligibility and assessments, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au.
Ready to talk?
Our intake team can talk through how your Support at Home funding can be used for occupational therapy, speech pathology, music or art therapy.