Home Care
Home support services for people with low level care needs who are over 65 years of age or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50 years of age.
About Home Care
If you or your loved one are living independently but need a little extra support with day to day activities, our Home Care services can help you remain living safely and independently in the home.
Delivered by alpine@home and indigo@home our services cover the Alpine and Indigo valley's including Bright, Myrtleford, Mount Beauty, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Chiltern, Rutherglen and Tangambalanga and NE Victoria.
These services are funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
Eligibility
To be eligible for these funded services you must meet some needs and age requirements:
- how much assistance you need with some everyday tasks
- that you are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)
My Aged Care is the starting point for all funded aged care. You can check your eligibility by contacting My Aged Care;
Home Care services
Depending on your needs, you may be eligible to receive one or more the following services;
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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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