Home and Community Services
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides entry-level support services to assist older people to live independently at home and in the community. The focus is more about working with you, rather than doing things for you, and helping you to remain independent and safe at home.
You may be eligible for services under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme if you are:
• 65 years or older, or 50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, or 50 years or older and on a low income, homeless or at risk of homelessness
• still living at home
• in need of help at home to continue to live independently
Domestic assistance:
household jobs like cleaning, laundry
Personal care:
help with bathing, showering or getting dressed
Home maintenance:
minor general repairs and care of your house or garden, for example, changing light bulbs or replacing tap washers
Home modification:
minor installation of safety aids such as alarms, ramps and support rails in your home
Nursing care:
a qualified nurse to dress a wound or provide continence advice in your home
Social support:
social activities in a community-based group setting
Transport:
help getting you out and about for shopping or appointments
The Home Care Package Programme and Commonwealth Home Support Programme, provided by McLean Care, are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Although funding for these services has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.
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We’re here to help you every step of the way. From working out the right type of care you'll need, to guiding you through the aged care application process and working out what you can afford and what you can expect. Let’s get you started – give us a call – we’re great listeners!
Finding the right care and services is a step-by-step process. Choosing the right care can seem complicated and difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together some practical advice to guide you through the aged care process so that you can start receiving the help you need sooner.
No-one likes to think of themselves as getting ‘old’, but honestly, the sooner you start thinking about your time beyond retirement, the more choices you’ll realise you have, and the more prepared you’ll feel. It’s all about planning ahead, and making decisions about how you want to live your life so you can stay in control of your future. So, there's no time like the present
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