Home Care Packages

The Home Care Package Program is funded by the Commonwealth Government.  Home Care Packages aim to allow older people to remain living in their own home for longer, by providing a range of ongoing services to assist with day to day activities.

Prior to being eligible for a home care package you need to have an Aged Care Assessment and receive approval.  Once your Home Care package is approved and funded you will receive a letter from the Commonwealth Government advising you to find a home care package provider.

GSHS Home Care Packages

Gippsland Southern Health Service pride themselves on tailoring home care packages to each individual person’s needs.  Our friendly local staff will take you through the process of setting up services that will assist you to remain living at home.  You will receive regular contact from our dedicated team to ensure that your needs continue to be met over time.

Services funded under Home Care Packages

The following is a list of some of the care/items that home care packages can fund.  If you have different needs please speak to our friendly staff and they will adapt the program for you:

• Personal care (help with bathing/showering)

• Domestic assistance (help with cleaning, laundry etc.)

• Garden / Home maintenance

• Shopping Assistance

• Meals on wheels / Meal preparation

• Transport

• Home modifications

• Purchase of specialised equipment and furniture

• District Nursing

• Social groups

• Allied health (podiatry, physiotherapy, dietician, occupational therapist, speech pathology, social work)

To enquire about a Home Care Package contact the GSHS Home Care Package Coordinator on (03) 5654 2757.