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You might like to contact a Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre 1800 052 222 which can provide information about Home and Community Care services that might be available in your area and may be suitable. Allied health services are provided as part of this program - such as physiotherapy, podiatry, speech therapy and occupational therapy, and similar services - which help people to be mobile and to lead an independent life at home. They can be provided at home or in a variety of services, for example, a day centre or a community health service. Another program is the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program. This Program aims to provide more preventive care for older Australians and improve coordination of care for people with chronic conditions and complex care needs. Medicare provides rebates for certain allied health services, such as physiotherapists, and dental care services, that may be provided to patients who have a chronic medical condition and complex care needs being managed by their GP under an EPC plan. Medicare rebates are available for a maximum of five allied health services and/or three dental care services per patient in a calendar year. In the first instance, a person can talk to their GP about the services accessible under this program. Read more: Enhanced Primary Care Program.
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