About VMCH
Our Board
Our Board
Meet the dedicated leaders guiding VMCH’s vision, driven by our values and commitment to supporting communities across Victoria.
VMCH Experience Charter
VMCH Experience Charter
The VMCH Charter guides us to deliver the highest quality care and support to you, or your loved one.
Our Mission
Social Enterprises
Social Enterprises
Social enterprises at VMCH support people with disability to start their careers with help from local businesses.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care at VMCH offers personalised spiritual and emotional support. Our practitioners and volunteers provide comfort, companionship, and meaning at every life stage.
Affordable Homes
Affordable Homes
We believe our nation’s older generation deserve access to safe and secure housing; a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
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Christmas Appeal
Christmas Appeal
Help us share joy, kindness, and connection with people in need across our VMCH community this Christmas.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy
What sustains VMCH as an organisation is the engagement and contribution of our staff, our volunteers and our community supporters.
April 17, 2025
At-Home Aged Care
Under Support at Home, the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme gives funding for equipment that help you live at home.
Introducing the new Restorative Care Pathway
From 1 November 2025, the current Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Program will be replaced by the new Restorative Care Pathway, a change that means more support will be available to more people.
The number of places available each quarter will more than double (from 2,269 to 5,000), helping even more older Australians access early, targeted care to help them stay independent for longer.
What is the Restorative Care Pathway?
The Restorative Care Pathway is designed to help older people regain strength and function, and delay or avoid the need for longer-term care. The focus is on early intervention and prevention, with services tailored to each person’s goals and needs.
You’ll be assessed for the program as part of your aged care assessment.
What's changing?
- Longer support: The new program offers up to 12 weeks of care (an increase from the current eight weeks under STRC)
- More flexibility: In certain situations, support may be extended to a total of 16 weeks
- Better access: People can access the Pathway twice within a 12-month period, but not in consecutive quarters
- Increased funding: The standard budget for the 12-week program is around $12,000, with the potential for an additional $6,000 where needed.
What kind of support is provided?
The program is strongly focused on allied health services, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other supports that help people rebuild strength, mobility and confidence.
VMCH offers a wide range of allied health services and is an approved provider of both the current STRC Program and the new Restorative Care Pathway. VMCH care partners provide dedicated support throughout the program, working alongside participants to tailor services and help achieve personal goals.
To find out more, contact VMCH for a no-pressure conversation with a member of the team.