Community Care

Council offers a range of services to support independence and wellness of individuals within our community.

Council currently provides:

  • Food Services – provision of delivered meals.
  • Home Maintenance – minor works to ensure safety and easy access in the home.
  • Social Support – opportunity to meet with other members of the community in a social setting.

Fees and charges apply for all eligible clients.

Support for over 65s

We deliver services to individuals requiring assistance to continue to live independently. Council offers subsidised support though funding received via the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). Access to CHSP servies is through My Aged Care.

My Aged Care

My Aged Care is a national online and phone service to help you find out about aged care services, and what services may be available to help you.

When you call the My Aged Care contact centre, the staff will ask questions to help understand your needs. They can help you find out if you are eligible for aged care services.

Visit the My Aged Care website or call 1800 200 422 to gain more information on the services available to you. 

Support for under 65s

Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP)

Council also provides Community Care services for people under 65 years who require assistance to continue independent living This is subsidised through the HACC PYP State Government funding.

Eligibility assessments and referrals into these services are provided by Uniting AgeWell.

Please call (03) 9111 9593 to arrange an assessment and discuss your eligibility to receive HACC PYP services.

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