What Is Self-Management in the Support at Home Program?
Self-management allows older adults to have more choice and control over their care under the Support at Home program. It means you can take an active role in decisions about the services you receive, how your budget is used, and which providers or workers deliver your care.
With support from your provider and care partner, you can choose to self-manage all or just some parts of your care—like selecting your preferred allied health professionals or managing your service schedule. This flexible approach recognises that older people, with help from carers or supporters if needed, are best placed to shape care around their own needs and goals.
Third-Party Worker Engagement
At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we’re committed to building strong relationships with Support at Home providers and our local community to ensure older adults receive the highest quality nutrition care.
We understand that many clients are choosing to self-manage their care or work with providers who engage third-party specialists. That’s why our team is fully equipped to provide services as an associated third-party provider under the Clinical Supports – Allied Health and Other Therapeutic Services category of the Support at Home program.
Support at Home providers can engage Optimum Intake Dietitians to deliver in-home nutrition services on an ongoing or ad hoc basis—allowing flexibility to meet the client’s individual goals and support plan.
We meet all regulatory requirements under the Aged Care Act and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, giving both our clients and the providers we work alongside confidence in our care, compliance, and professionalism.
At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we are prepared for these changes and will work with you and your care provider to make sure your funding is used effectively to support your nutritional wellbeing.
Whether you’re a Support at Home provider looking for a reliable allied health partner, or a self-managed client wishing to engage us directly—we’re ready to support you with high-quality, person-centred nutrition services.
If you’re unsure about how these changes might affect you or your loved one’s access to dietetic services, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help guide you through the transition and ensure continued support for healthy ageing at home.
In addition to the Support at Home funding model available for adults over the age of 65years, Optimum Intake is also an approved provider of Allied Health – Dietitian Services under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). The CHSP is an entry-level aged care program that provides subsidised support to older adults needing help to stay at home. Through Allied Health – Dietitian Services, we partner with clients to enhance their independence at home, maintain their well-being through food, and work towards achieving their personal health goals. You can find out more about the CHSP eligibility and our services here.
