Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP)
Support for people under 65 years of age, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under 50 years of age.
About HACC PYP
HACC PYP supports Victorians to optimise their health and wellbeing, while maintaining or regaining their independence to live safely in their homes, and actively participate in their community.
This may be due to chronic illness, mental health issues, disability or other conditions where they need one-off, intermittent or ongoing support to undertake the activities of daily living.
What type of services are available?
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Domestic Assistance
Trained staff come to your home to help with housework including sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, cleaning benches and cupboards, dusting, making or changing beds.
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Personal Care
Experienced and qualified staff come to your home to help with personal hygiene including showering, dressing & undressing, toileting, shaving and grooming, eating and drinking and assistance with shopping.
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Carer Respite
Respite is available so carers can take a break to enjoy social activities, attend appointments, go shopping or participate in leisure activities.
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Meals
Meals on Wheels deliver tasty and healthy meals to your home. Meals include an entrée, main course, dessert and juice or fruit.
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Social Support
We help you get out and about so you can participate in community life and feel socially included through structured, group-based activities.
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Shopping
Assisted and unassisted shopping. Help to take you out shopping or to go on your behalf.
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These supports are in place to help you remain independent within your home and in the community.
Eligibility
If you are having difficulty with the tasks of daily living and are;
- Individuals who are under the age of 65 years of age
- Under 50 years of age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Carers of a person (as above) who has difficulty carrying out the tasks of daily living.
You may require this assistance due to physical or mental impairment related to short term health needs, chronic illness or a disability (for which you are not eligible for NDIS).