There should be a Government help called "Home Help" ask your Dr or local community centre about it

There should be a Government help called "Home Help" ask your Dr or local community centre about it



In Victoria, that is run by the council..

Maybe try the local council.

Thank you PlanB and Koko.



I checked the Waverley Council website and found there are many services for older residents. For others who may be interested, here is the page:

http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/commservices/olderpeople/

In Victoria and Queensland,



I know that there are programs in place for post discharge services from hospitals for clients who have been ill and need help with these basic services. These are normally put in place up until the local councils can take over, who provide the services. I am not entirely sure on the price of these services to the clients from the local councils but in the past i have been aware that there is always a small fee involved, but quite reasonable, especially compared to getting services from a company privately. I believe to get council services you do need a referral from your local GP.



This seems like a good subject for AboutSeniors to look into and to report on for each state. There is huge need for homebased assistance and it is constantly growing in Australia.

In Victoria and Queensland,



I know that there are programs in place for post discharge services from hospitals for clients who have been ill and need help with these basic services. These are normally put in place up until the local councils can take over, who provide the services. I am not entirely sure on the price of these services to the clients from the local councils but in the past i have been aware that there is always a small fee involved, but quite reasonable, especially compared to getting services from a company privately. I believe to get council services you do need a referral from your local GP.



This seems like a good subject for AboutSeniors to look into and to report on for each state. There is huge need for homebased assistance and it is constantly growing in Australia.



Good on you, admin.

It seems that each different State has different services for people, but they all seem to be funded by HACC, just depends on where you live.

In Victoria and Queensland,



I know that there are programs in place for post discharge services from hospitals for clients who have been ill and need help with these basic services. These are normally put in place up until the local councils can take over, who provide the services. I am not entirely sure on the price of these services to the clients from the local councils but in the past i have been aware that there is always a small fee involved, but quite reasonable, especially compared to getting services from a company privately. I believe to get council services you do need a referral from your local GP.



This seems like a good subject for AboutSeniors to look into and to report on for each state. There is huge need for homebased assistance and it is constantly growing in Australia.



In Victoria, if one is in Hospital and needs help at home, then they are entitled to "post acute care", such as showering, vacuuming and mopping and bed changing etc. This service is free in Victoria for the first month and then the shire or council take over at approximately $5.50 per hour. I have them once a week and it cost me about $7.75 per week. I get an account monthly. They ask what you need help with and work on a plan according to necessity. Hope this is of help to some.