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Congratulations to our award-winning home carers

Uniting wins Reader's Digest 2025 Quality Service Award and 2024 Trusted Brand Award for home care in NSW and the ACT, as voted by Australians.

 

Our home care services

You'll find us throughout NSW and the ACT. The services available can vary based on where you live and whether you are accessing government funding.

Domestic assistance

Help with the housework, laundry and shopping
 

Social support

Companionship in your home or on outings, and connecting you with local interest groups

Nursing

Clinical support for managing medication or health conditions

Respite care

Giving your carer a break for a few hours or days
 

Transport

Transport arrangements for social outings, shopping trips or appointments

Personal care

Assistance with showering, dressing and toileting
 

Allied health services

Professional advice, support and equipment to improve your mobility and wellbeing
 

Seniors Gyms

Tailored exercise programs in a friendly environment

 

Care management and support

Expert support and advice to help you design services based on your individual goals

Home maintenance and modifications

Making your home or garden safer and easier to live in
 

Out of Hospital Care

Help in your home, while you rest and recover after hospital

 

Healthy Living for Seniors

A weekly program of activities designed to keep you active and connected in your community.

Care finders

Care finders is a FREE service for vulnerable older people who don’t have someone to help them find out about, and apply for, the aged care they need.

Introducing our Family Portal

Family Portal is an online platform that gives you and your family members quick and easy access to information about your Uniting services, visit schedules, and care team.

Find out how our Family Portal app helps you manage the home care you need, in the way you want.

Ask Uniting

Ask Uniting which services are available in your area

Call 1800 965 226

(Mon–Fri, 8.00am–6.00pm AEST)


or email ask@uniting.org

Options for accessing home care services

You may be eligible for government funding, or you can access and pay for services privately. 

Uniting can support you with any of these options. 

GOVERNMENT-FUNDED PRIVATE
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Home Care Package
(HCP)
Private home care services
Subsidised Subsidised Non-subsidised (full cost)
For seniors needing 1 or 2 entry-level services. For people needing more support than CHSP. For people with any level of need who:
  • Low-level needs on an ongoing basis
  • Short-term support after injury or illness
  • Interim support while waiting for a Home Care Package
    (HCP)
  • Due to a risk of being homeless.
  • Basic to higher needs
  • Ongoing support
  • To help with the management of services.
  • Prefer to pay privately
  • Are either not eligible, waiting to access, or have exceeded government funding.

There are also government-funded options for those needing short-term care or programs run through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).


Ask Uniting

Ask Uniting to explain your government funding options

Call 1800 864 846

(Mon–Fri, 8.00am–6.00pm AEST)


or email ask@uniting.org

What's the process?

Step 1

Apply for funding or pay privately

Find out if you’re eligible for government-funded services using My Aged Care:

  • Online or call 1800 200 422
  • You may need a face-to-face assessment and an income assessment.

Or, contact us to organise private services.

Step 2

Talk to our Aged Care Team about:

  • Your needs and goals
  • Services in your area
  • Your culture and language options
  • Our staff
  • Costs and fees.

Once you’ve been allocated any funding that you applied for, and you’re happy with the arrangements with Uniting, your services can begin.

Step 3

Continue to manage your services

We’ll support you in the ongoing management of your services.

  • Receive regular statements and/or pay invoices
  • Tell us if you need to take a break (for example, go to hospital)
  • We’ll review your services regularly to ensure your needs continue to be met.

Already received your home care allocation letter?

The government has released more Home Care Packages for older Australians wanting to stay independent. So now’s the time to look at choosing and using a trusted service provider. As always, Uniting is here to help.

If you've applied for and received your home care allocation package, here's what to do next.

Read our blog


Home care explained in 5 minutes

How to apply

Find out how Uniting can help you at every step: from applying for a government-funded Home Care Package, to organising services while you wait.

What to do once you've been allocated a package

You have 56 days to choose a provider once you receive a letter confirming that you've been allocated a package. At this point, we'll work with you to develop a personalised plan.

How does a Home Care Package work?

Understand the types of services you can access depending on the level of package (1-4) you’re approved for.

Home care package funding explained

Find out how home care package funding works and the case management and support provided at Uniting.

Ask Uniting

Ask Uniting and we'll help you through the process

Call 1800 965 226

(Mon–Fri, 8.00am–6.00pm AEST)


or email ask@uniting.org

Why Uniting?

Our compassionate approach is what makes Uniting extra special.

  • For purpose, not for profit
    For purpose, not for profit

    We believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place.

  • Personalised
    Experienced

    We're one of Australia’s oldest, largest and most-trusted community service providers.

  • Statewide
    Statewide

    Our support workers provide services across NSW and the ACT.

  • Personalised
    Personalised

    We’ll listen carefully and work with you and your family to understand your needs and customise your care.

  • Knowledgeable
    Knowledgeable

    Our dedicated home care team is here to guide you every step of the way.

  • Inclusive
    Inclusive

    We value diversity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are.

“Having a Home Care Package with Uniting means I can have all the services that are essential for me to live comfortably at home.

I have domestic assistance and garden maintenance, as well as physio and mobility aids to minimise pain and improve my quality of life.”

Uniting home care client in Western Sydney

We’re hiring!

Find out how you could join one of the largest not-for-profit providers of aged care services in NSW/ACT and help older Australians live happy, healthier lives. 

Still have questions?

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to your queries about our home care services.

Ask Uniting

Call us on 1800 965 226

(Mon–Fri, 8.00am–6.00pm AEST)

or email ask@uniting.org