Commonwealth Home Support

How We Can Help
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme provides entry-level support services to assist older people to live independently at home and in the community. – Darlene Motum
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The focus is more about working with you, rather than doing things for you, and helping you to remain independent and safe at home.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for services under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme if you are:
• 65 years or older, or 50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, or 50 years or older and on a low income, homeless or at risk of homelessness
• still living at home
• in need of help at home to continue to live independently
Some of the services you may access through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme
Domestic assistance:
household jobs like cleaning, laundry
Personal care:
help with bathing, showering or getting dressed
Home maintenance:
minor general repairs and care of your house or garden, for example, changing light bulbs or replacing tap washers
Home modification:
minor installation of safety aids such as alarms, ramps and support rails in your home
Nursing care:
a qualified nurse to dress a wound or provide continence advice in your home
Social support:
social activities in a community-based group setting
Transport:
help getting you out and about for shopping or appointments
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