Home Visit Footwear & Orthopaedic Footwear Melbourne
Professional footwear assessments, falls risk assessments and podiatry care in the comfort of your own home.
Berwick Podiatry Group provides home visit footwear assessments across Melbourne and South East Melbourne , helping older adults and people with mobility or foot health concerns find footwear that is safe, comfortable and appropriate for their individual needs.
Our podiatrists can complete a comprehensive foot, footwear and mobility assessment at home, recommend suitable orthopaedic or therapeutic footwear, assist with funding documentation and arrange professional footwear fitting.
We work with Support at Home clients, families, care coordinators and aged care providers throughout Melbourne.
Orthopaedic & Therapeutic Footwear at Home
The right footwear can play an important role in maintaining comfort, mobility, stability and independence. Our podiatrists assess your feet, mobility, current footwear and individual requirements before recommending an appropriate footwear solution.
Foot & Toe Conditions
- Bunions
- Hammer toes and claw toes
- Arthritis
- Foot pain
- Pressure areas
- Diabetes-related foot concerns
Fit & Comfort
- Wide feet
- Swollen feet
- Difficulty finding suitable shoes
- Footwear that slips
- Difficulty putting shoes on or taking them off
- Orthoses or AFO accommodation
Mobility & Safety
- Reduced mobility
- Balance concerns
- Previous falls
- Increased falls risk
- Unstable footwear
- Difficulty walking comfortably
Our focus is not simply on supplying shoes. We aim to recommend footwear that is comfortable, supportive, practical and appropriate for the person's foot health and mobility needs.
Comprehensive Home Footwear Assessment
During your home visit, our podiatrist can complete a comprehensive assessment of your feet, current footwear, mobility and individual footwear requirements.
Foot Health
Assessment of skin, nails, circulation, sensation and any areas of pain, pressure or concern.
Current Footwear
Review of fit, width, length, support, fastening, stability and overall suitability.
Mobility
Assessment of how the person walks and how their footwear may influence comfort, mobility and stability.
Footwear Requirements
Identification of appropriate footwear features based on the person's individual needs.
Falls Risk
Review of footwear-related factors that may contribute to instability, slips, trips or falls.
Clinical Recommendation
Clear recommendations regarding suitable footwear features and options where clinically appropriate.
Falls Risk & Footwear Assessment at Home
Poorly fitting or unstable footwear can contribute to difficulty walking, particularly for older adults and people experiencing reduced mobility, balance concerns or an increased risk of falls.
As part of our home visit service, our podiatrists can assess footwear-related factors including:
Following the assessment, our podiatrist can recommend footwear features aimed at improving comfort, stability and confidence when walking.
Support at Home Footwear Funding
Berwick Podiatry Group works with Support at Home participants, care coordinators and aged care providers across Melbourne.
Where clinically appropriate, funding may be available for eligible footwear or assistive technology depending on the participant's assessed needs, Support at Home arrangements, available funding and provider approval.
Our podiatry team can assist with the assessment and supporting documentation required for funding consideration.
Comprehensive Assessment
Podiatry, foot health, footwear and mobility assessment based on the client's individual needs.
Clinical Report
Supporting podiatry documentation outlining relevant assessment findings and clinical recommendations.
Footwear Quote
A quotation can be prepared for recommended footwear for review and funding approval.
Provider Communication
Our team can communicate with the participant's care coordinator or Support at Home provider where required.
Footwear Ordering
Once funding approval has been received, the recommended footwear can be ordered.
Professional Fitting
Footwear is checked for fit, width, length, stability, comfort, fastening and overall suitability.
Funding remains subject to the participant's individual eligibility, assessed needs, available funding and approval by the relevant Support at Home provider or funding body.
From Assessment to Professional Footwear Fitting
Our team can assist with the complete footwear process, helping make the pathway straightforward for clients, families, care coordinators and Support at Home providers.
Immediate Home Visit Appointments Available by Request
We understand that some clients may require an assessment sooner due to foot pain, mobility concerns, falls risk, hospital discharge, deteriorating footwear, swelling or urgent funding requirements.
Immediate, priority and short-notice home visit appointments may be available by request, depending on the client's location and podiatrist availability.
Contact our team to check the earliest available home visit appointment in your area.
Home Visit Footwear Across Melbourne & South East Melbourne
Berwick Podiatry Group provides mobile podiatry and home visit footwear assessments across Melbourne , with extensive coverage throughout South East and Eastern Melbourne.
We also provide home visit podiatry services across the wider Melbourne metropolitan area. If your suburb is not listed, please contact our team to check current availability.
Who Can Benefit From a Home Footwear Assessment?
Older Adults
Supportive footwear assessment focused on comfort, mobility, independence and safety.
Support at Home Clients
Assessment, clinical reporting, footwear quotations and professional fitting where required.
Reduced Mobility
Home-based assessment for people who may find travelling to a clinic difficult.
Falls & Balance Concerns
Footwear assessment considering stability, fit and factors that may contribute to falls risk.
Difficult-to-Fit Feet
Assistance for swollen, wide or painful feet and more complex footwear requirements.
Orthoses & AFO Users
Footwear assessment where additional depth, space or specific fit requirements may be needed.
Why Choose Berwick Podiatry Group?
Podiatrist-Led Assessment
Footwear recommendations are based on a clinical podiatry assessment, rather than simply selecting footwear by shoe size.
We Come to You
Assessment and fitting can be completed in the comfort and convenience of the client's home.
Comprehensive Assessment
We consider foot health, mobility, existing footwear, fit, support, stability and individual requirements.
Falls Risk Considerations
We can assess footwear-related factors that may affect stability, mobility and falls risk.
Support at Home Experience
We regularly work with care coordinators, families and aged care providers throughout Melbourne.
Professional Footwear Fitting
Recommended footwear is checked for fit, width, length, comfort, stability and overall suitability.
For Support at Home Providers & Care Coordinators
We welcome home visit footwear referrals from Support at Home providers, care coordinators, care partners, aged care providers, families, support workers and allied health professionals.
Our team can assist with the complete process from referral and assessment through to clinical reporting, footwear quotation, funding approval, ordering and professional fitting.
Information to Include With a Referral
- Client name
- Client contact details
- Home address
- Funding provider
- Care coordinator or care partner details
- Reason for referral
- Relevant mobility or footwear concerns
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide home visit footwear assessments in Melbourne?
Yes. Berwick Podiatry Group provides home footwear assessments and mobile podiatry services across Melbourne, with extensive coverage throughout South East Melbourne.
Can a podiatrist assess footwear at home?
Yes. Our podiatrists can assess your feet, existing footwear, mobility and individual footwear requirements within your home environment.
Do you provide orthopaedic footwear?
Yes. Where clinically appropriate, our podiatrists can recommend orthopaedic, therapeutic or supportive footwear based on individual foot health and mobility requirements.
Can Support at Home funding be used for footwear?
Funding may be available depending on the participant's assessed needs, Support at Home arrangements, available funding and provider approval. Our team can provide supporting clinical documentation and a footwear quotation where required.
Do you conduct falls risk assessments?
Our podiatrists can assess footwear, foot health and mobility-related factors that may contribute to falls risk and recommend appropriate footwear features where clinically indicated.
Do you professionally fit the footwear?
Yes. Professional fitting is an important part of our footwear service. We assess fit, width, length, stability, support, fastening, comfort and overall suitability.
Can the footwear be fitted at home?
Yes. Home fitting can be arranged for home visit clients. In-clinic fitting may also be available where preferred.
Do I need a referral?
Private clients can contact our team directly. Clients receiving funded services may require approval from their Support at Home provider or care coordinator before services or footwear can be funded.
How quickly can a home visit be arranged?
Immediate, priority and short-notice appointments may be available by request, depending on the client's location and podiatrist availability. Contact our team to check the earliest available appointment.
Book a Home Visit Footwear Assessment in Melbourne
Looking for home visit footwear in Melbourne, orthopaedic footwear, a falls risk assessment or assistance with Support at Home footwear funding?
Berwick Podiatry Group provides a comprehensive mobile footwear service from assessment and recommendation through to clinical reporting, funding quotation, footwear ordering and professional fitting.
Home visits available across Melbourne and South East Melbourne.
Immediate and short-notice appointments may be available by request.