Services in the Home

 

The Home and Community Care (HACC) program and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) provide a range of basic services designed to support frail older people, people with disabilities, and carers, to stay active, independent and living at home for as long as possible. Supporting people to stay active, involved and doing as much for themselves as possible, is proven to help people stay more independent, with a greater sense of control and wellbeing.

Accessing Services

Information about how to access services provided by the Council and other community organisations within the area.

Help Around the Home

In-home services to help maintain a safe and hygienic living environment and may include support with domestic duties and property maintenance.

Meals

A range of support options including shopping assistance, assistance to prepare meals, or the provision of delivered meals in the home.

Social Support Group

Connections to interest groups or social opportunities including: planned activity groups, senior centres, friendly visitors and transport to medical related appointments.

Support for Carers

Relief for the primary carer of an older person or people with a disability by providing a planned break from caring responsibilities.

Self-Care

Personal Care support to manage tasks such as shower and dressing assistance.

Shopping

A range of supported shopping options including group shopping, trips, escorted shopping and unescorted shopping assistance.

Veterans Home Care

VHC is a Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) program that supports veterans and war widows with low care needs to remain in their own homes.

Home and Community Care and Commonwealth Home Support Program

Home and Community Care is funded by the State and Local Governments.
Commonwealth Home Support Program is funded by the Commonwealth and Local Governments.

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