With the ever-growing need for in-home healthcare services Australia wide, now is the time for healthcare professionals to maximise their reach in providing a range of health and critical healthcare services for Australian consumers. 

For instance, from allied health to healthy living and medical services and personal and social support providers. Services affect all age groups across a wide range of health conditions and care for at-home care.

Not long ago, in-home healthcare services were focused primarily on older people. There is no doubt that the data suggests an increase in this age group.

The Aged Care Royal Commission Final Report projects that the number of Australians aged 85 years and over will increase by more than three times:

• to more than 1.5 million by 2058 
• from 515,700 in 2018–19, 

up to 3.7% from 2.0% of the population.

However, in recent times, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, for young Australians: 

• 41% aged 15 to 24 years were overweight or obese in 2017-18
• those aged 12 to 24 years made up 21% of all people who received Medicare subsidised mental health-specific services in 2018-19.

In-home healthcare services

With Australia’s changing demographics, the demand for and provision of healthcare is also changing. In addition to in-room services, at-home care offers many more convenience and reduces stress in the daily lives of patients and others involved in their care.

So, if you are a:

• physiotherapist
• podiatrist
• occupational therapist
• nurse
• doctor
• nutritionist
• massage therapist 
• personal trainer
• mental health practitioner, or 
• provide independent living assistance or social services, 

now is the time to meet the growing demand.

Business growth strategy benefits

And, what are some of the many benefits of a business growth strategy or building a new or additional revenue stream in your area of specialty through Roaming Healthcare?

Increase your brand profile

A strong brand profile builds customer recognition, gives you a competitive edge in the market and is a fabulous way to introduce new services. 

By being part of our healthcare industry directory you can strengthen your brand by providing services at your current premises or rooms via telehealth or in-home care for seniors and others needing home care assistance.

Make your skills visible

As a Roaming Healthcare Service Provider, you also have the opportunity to showcase your skillset on your individual listing to be visible to potential clients. You have the ability to add your own bio as well as documents around your specialty experience and certifications to make you stand out.

Introduce at-home health care services as an add on to your existing service offering

Your business may currently offer services within your business environments, such as clinics or medical centres. Along with your current team of professionals – or by engaging a new professional for mobile services alone – you also can provide telehealth or in-home care services for Australians. 

As an example, whether you decide to offer healthcare services for set blocks of time or certain days of the week, it’s up to you. 

This channel allows your own business’s growth and development; and boosts the specialised industry in which you operate.

Extend the reach of your services offering

When you extend the reach of your service offerings to a previously untapped client base, you can generate more sales and profit for your business. As a result of the increase in at-home care, now has never been a better time to enter the Australian home care services industry.

Fill your diary of appointments

Having the ability to add to your existing service offering or spread out further to a new client base has the potential to fill your appointment diary more easily. Most importantly, you still have control and flexibility in scheduling your appointments.

No Third-Party involvement

Connect and conduct negotiations directly with patients, families, and carers. 

You are the best salesperson or spokesperson for your business to offer the right advice for in-home care services. In other words, your dealings are direct whether you cater for elderly Australians or other ages in need of your services.

Further, no commissions are paid to Roaming Healthcare by either side, Service Provider or Client.

Marketing for you at no additional cost

Our business provides support to your business as a Service Provider when it comes to marketing. There is no additional cost, time or effort required from you in this area.  

Great start-up or early-career opportunity

If you are a recent graduate, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable industry experience more quickly. All without the high overhead costs of buying into a practice or the need to rent premises. 

Similarly, as an early-career professional, you have the flexibility to easily increase your experience in your field if you’re currently working part-time through another source of revenue.

You are still your own boss – setting your own schedule and having the choice of working not far from home.

Supporting your local community

In-home care services are expected to continue to grow. As your local community ages, you will be able to offer your services, fostering solid and meaningful relationships with clients. You will be visible to all age groups, such as: 

• youth 
• young adults and 
• those with a disability

in the community seeking your services.

If you are in the business of ensuring optimal health for your patients, you will have the potential to have a direct and significant impact on in-home care services for all Australians at hand who are seeking help.

Become a Valued Service Provider or contact us today for further information.