Support at Home with Social/Recreational support in Skye, Victoria 3977

VMCH offers government-approved aged care and home care services, supporting local communities for over 50 years. Eligible individuals may qualify for a Home Care Package. This package is tailored to your individual needs and gives you access to a wide range of services that may include: Domestic assistance Personal care support Companionship Transport Respite and more.We also offer entry level home support via the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and privately funded services.

As a not-for-profit home care provider with 80 years of experience in aged care services, we know living at home can mean the world. Our team of experienced health care professionals includes nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and podiatrists to help you to live independently in your home.Get help around your home including housework, meal preparation, transport and personal care. Contact us for a free home consultation to discuss how you can best use your package in your situation,Call 13 BAPTCARE (13 22 78) and talk to us about what you need 

Uniting AgeWell South Metro Home Care supports seniors living in Melbourne's south-east to continue to live well at home and remain healthy, active and socially connected in their community.We provide support at home services in the LGAs of Bayside, Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Glen Eira, Port Phillip and the Mornington Peninsula.Your safety, wellbeing and independence drives everything we do. We're here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you receive the right care at the right time.We take your My Aged Care Support Plan and transform it into personalised, coordinated care that keeps you safe, well and independent at home.Through careful planning, regular monitoring and strong partnerships with your health team, we’ll ensure you receive maximum benefit from your approved Support at Home services and funding.Your Uniting AgeWell Care Advisor will work with you to navigate the Support at Home program, optimise your budget and adapt services as your needs change. Together, we will create a comprehensive support system to help you thrive at home.The Support at Home program will provide you with access to an approved list of services.Our dedicated team will support you to choose or change the mix of services you can access within your budget and create a Support Plan that best meets your needs.Your individual Support Plan allows access to three service categories - Clinical Care, Independence and Everyday Living. Support at Home services may include:Clinical CareNursing servicesAllied health (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, etc.)Nutrition supportClinical care managementIndependencePersonal careSocial supportRespite careTransportAssistive technologyEveryday LivingDomestic assistanceHome maintenanceMeal preparation and deliveryGarden maintenanceUnder the program, there are eight ongoing service classification levels and corresponding government-subsidised funding levels (budgets) available.You will be allocated a Support at Home classification from My Aged Care based on your aged care assessment and eligibility.Contact us today to find out how we can support you to remain living well at home, or to discuss any questions you may have regarding referrals and eligibility.

Uniting AgeWell understands the importance of supporting people who care for seniors in our community. We offer a range of respite options across Melbourne and regional Victoria to give carers a break, while providing a stimulating and supportive environment for the person they care for.These options can include: In Home Respite: a one-to-one service where a care worker provides respite within your home or the care recipient may be taken into the community.Day Respite Program: respite is provided within a day centre setting, appropriate to individual care needs.Community Access/Transit Groups: where a small group of clients go on an outing with the support of a care worker.Overnight Respite: respite is provided overnight in an overnight cottage or other community residential facility. Respite can be arranged for 1 or 2 nightsResidential Respite Care: stay temporarily, for one week or more, at any of our Residential Care Communities across Victoria.Our respite program is funded and reviewed annually by the Department of Health. For more information about community respite or carer services, contact a Community Respite Service near you, or for residential respite care, contact the Uniting AgeWell team on 1300 783 435.