Overview: Home Care Packages support people wherever they call “Home”. They are designed to provide care for people within their home environment and keep them in the home instead of moving to full time care. As of 31 December 2022, 255,628 individuals were assigned a home care package. This is more than those currently in aged care homes. Eligibility: To …
How Does Respite/ Short Term Care Work?
Short-term care provides care and support services for a set period of time. There are different types of short-term care depending on your needs. All aim to help you with day-to-day tasks and either restore or maintain your independence. Depending on the type of short-term care you access, help can be provided for a few days to a few months …
What is Help at Home?
Help at home is helping older people stay at home longer. As people get older, living independently in their own home can become more difficult. When things start becoming harder than they once were, perhaps it is time arrange for some help at home. Asking for help doesn’t mean loss of independence; it’s usually quite the opposite. Getting a little …