Commonwealth Home Support Program
The Commonwealth Home Support Program is for people who need a little bit of assistance to stay living at home or remain engaged in their local community.
The program is for those 65 years and over and 50 years and over for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
Valmar is here to help you every step of the way with assessments, eligibility and registration through the Australian Government’s, My Aged Care.
Commonwealth Home Support Program services
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Domestic assistanceIf your household chores are becoming more of a challenge, our experienced team can work with you to keep your home comfortable, clean and safe by giving you a helping hand when you need it. |
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Personal careIf you need assistance showering or bathing, dressing, dental hygiene or grooming, our friendly, trained team is here to help. |
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Meals on WheelsWe cook all our delicious, highly nutritious meals in our Tumut kitchen using local produce where possible. Our meals are ready to be delivered to people in the Tumut, Gundagai, Lockhart or Urana areas. We also offer a large range of frozen meals for pick-up or delivery which are perfect for reheating on the weekends or for a night-time meal. |
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Flexible respiteIf you’re a carer for a frail-aged person, you might need a break every now and again to recharge your batteries. Flexible respite gives you a chance to take some time out for yourself, knowing that someone is there to look after your loved one. |
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Social supportIf you’re feeling lonely or isolated, we are here to connect you to friendly company and perhaps a wider social network. We offer both group and individual support. |
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Centre-based day supportOur programs allow you to get together with others over a hot meal, through fun outings and recreation and leisure activities that fit with your interests. |
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Home maintenanceIf you need a one-off maintenance project taken care of, we can assist with things like clearing gutters, lawn maintenance and general clean-ups. |
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Home modificationsYour home may need a few modifications to make it safer for you to live there longer. We can assist with having doors widened, a ramp added, bathrooms modified or handles attached - just to name a few. |
Commonwealth Home Support Program Fees
The Commonwealth Home Support Program is subsidised by the Australian Government.
Often this doesn’t cover the full amount, so client contributions might be necessary. Special consideration is available to anyone experiencing financial hardship. This will be assessed through the My Aged Care process which Valmar can assist you with.
Do I qualify?
To see if you qualify for the Commonwealth Home Support Program you can visit myagedcare.gov.au (opens new tab) or call 1800 200 422.
Valmar is here to help you every step of the way with assessments, eligibility and registration. Why not give one of our team members a call to get started.
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