Home Care & Community Care
ACAT- How to access aged care assistance
If you feel the person you are caring for is not coping at home and is in need of assistance, organise an assessment with the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
What aged care services can help with care at home?
There are a variety of community home care services and products that help ageing people at home.
How to organise home care for ageing parents
Most people as they age prefer to be cared for at home. Ageing at home is now possible. Home care programs and home nursing care services allow ageing people to remain in the comfort of their own home for longer.
Where can I get information about aged care services in my area?
Commonwealth Carelink Centres provide free information on aged care services, community care and support programs around Australia.
Home and Community Care (HACC) Program
If you are caring for an ageing family member who is becoming increasingly frail and needs some general assistance at home, The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program could be of help to you.
What social activities can I arrange for dad?
Social interaction is essential for healthy ageing and our emotional wellbeing. Research has been looking into how engaging in social activities and having strong social networks can help protect against dementia and depression.
Hiring in-home help
One popular way of caring for an older family member is hiring home help. You can hire someone to help with any number of household chores such as shopping, cooking or taking a loved one to medical appointments.
How to arrange nursing care for ageing parents at home
Private nursing services or domestic care agencies cater to the complex care needs of people of many ages.
These agencies usually offer a range of services to help an older person at home. This could include help with personal care and companionship to more complex palliative care.
Community Aged Care Packages (CACP)
Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) help ageing people with more complex health care needs receive care at home.
How to support and work with your personal care worker
Families can often feel daunted by the arrival of a personal home care assistant for the first time. Home care assistants will spend a lot of time at home alone with your family member.
Disclaimer: This site is for information purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem, nor as a substitute for professional advice with a qualified health professional or doctor.
