Over 65
Supporting you to stay in your own home
If you are over 65, or over 50 if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we help to support you to stay in your own home and participate in community events and enjoy everyday life.
We all agree that aging at home is the best option – if you need some extra help to maintain your independence, call us for a chat today.
The services we offer can be matched to your needs so you can stay independent, get help with daily tasks to minimise any risks you may have from living at home.
You will enjoy that extra special peace of mind that this gives you!
Individualised Service
Some of the Services We Can Help You With:
Domestic Assistance
General house cleaning, unaccompanied shopping delivered to home; support with washing.
Personal Care
Assistance with self-care, and self-administration of medication. .
Social Support Individual
Visiting, telephone, accompanied activities eg shopping.
Social Support group
Morning / afternoon tea, lunch, day excursions, tai chi, hoy, hydrotherapy.
Meal Delivery
Meals delivered to your home.
Home Maintenance
Minor home repairs and maintenance. Lawn Mowing and general garden maintenance.
Transport
To activities, appointments.
Referrals
To specialised services.
Common Questions We Get Asked
People aged 65 and over or 50 and over if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, who require basic support to remain living independently in their own home.
We fund most of the cost for the service provided to you, however a small contribution from you is required.
CHSP is for basic support and care. Contact the Regional Assessment Service 1800 200 422
Details are also available via www.myagedcare.gov.au.
If that sounds too daunting, it’s ok, you can call us directly and chat with us. Moranbah phone: 4941 8994 or Dysart 4958 2116 – either of our offices can assist you.
If you can’t call personally, anyone with your consent can refer you to us – family, carers, friends or health professionals.
We receive a referral from ‘My Aged Care’, and then one of our staff, a Services Coordinator will visit with you to discuss your needs & services availability.
If that all sounds good to you, then your Services Coordinator will work to develop a personalised care plan just for you.
Maybe you don’t match the criteria for funded services though you can still access the same level of support. However, our full fees would be payable by you but they are often a lot less than those from the private sector.
Still Not Sure...
Call us during office hours or if you live close by, drop in for a friendly chat.
Phone Moranbah 4941 8994 or Dysart 4958 2116 – either of our offices can assist you.
