Comprehensive Support for Independent Living
Clinical Care Services
Fully funded by the government and delivered by accredited health professionals.
- Nursing Care: Wound care, medication management, monitoring chronic conditions, oxygen supplementation, and catheter/stoma care.
- Allied Health and Therapeutic Services: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, dietetics, psychology, and more.
- Nutrition: Prescribed nutritional supplements for medical conditions (e.g., vitamin deficiencies).
- Care Management: Coordination of care plans, assessments, and service delivery.
Support for Personal Independence
Services to help maintain daily living skills and social engagement. Participants contribute based on income and assets.
- Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Social Support and Community Engagement: Group or individual social activities, cultural support, digital literacy, and help with personal affairs.
- Non-Clinical Therapeutic Services: Remedial massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, osteopathy, and diversional therapy (when clinically appropriate).
- Respite Care: Temporary relief for carers, including home or community-based respite.
- Transport: Direct (driver-assisted) or indirect (taxi/rideshare vouchers) transport for appointments, shopping, or social activities.
Assistance with Everyday Living
Support for home maintenance and household tasks. Higher participant contributions apply.
- Domestic Assistance: General light house cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
- Home Maintenance and Repairs: Gardening, minor repairs (e.g., changing lightbulbs, gutter cleaning), and expenses for maintenance.
- Meals: Meal preparation and delivery services.
Helpful Resources
Essential information and links to help you navigate the aged care system
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