Aged Care Services
āIām really impressed with your service. Thoughtful and caring staff ā always on time. Very hardworking and thorough. Superb care and kindness!ā (Maggie ā Home Care Recipient)
Community Services #1 offers a variety of services to support individuals aged 65 years or over in our community. These services can be accessed through theĀ Commonwealth Home Support ProgrammeĀ or aĀ Home Care Package.Ā We have designed a unique program that gives our valued clients high quality care at the best possible price.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
For older people that prefer to stay independent in their own home, the Commonwealth Home Support Program can provide entry level support services such as cleaning, washing clothes, showering, meals and basic home maintenance tasks.. We also offer social support groups, transport and assistance with housing.
Our transport services, which consist of a fleet of six cars, two 12 seat vans, and a 22 seat busā serve residents throughout Canberra with over 9800 trips conducted this year. The bus is equipped with a hydraulic ramp able to support bariatric clients or those with large scooters.
To read more about CHSPĀ click here.
Home Care Package
If you require higher levels of support or have more complex needs, a Home Care Package may suit you. It is personalised ongoing support with a fixed amount of money provided by the Australian Government to help you keep your independence and lifestyle while continuing to live in your own home.
There are four levels of Home Care Packages, ranging from basic through to high level care needs, and which are provided based on an assessment of a personās needs.
- Level 1Ā meets basic care needs
- Level 2Ā meets low-level care needs
- Level 3Ā meets intermediate care needs
- Level 4Ā meets high-level care needs
Home Care Packages are provided on a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) basis. If you are eligible for a Home Care Package, you can decide who you want as your service provider. If you select us (Community Services #1), we will meet with you to set your goals and determine to best assistance to meet your needs.
We specialise in providing expert care advice, care and package management, budgeting, transport and social support whilst arranging high quality cleaning, personal care, gardening and other supports through our own dedicated team of home care workers andĀ specialised service providers. This approach allows us to provide you with choice which means that you have more choice and control over your care. This approach means we can offer lower prices for popular services such as cleaning and nursing care.
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NARRABUNDAH, Australian Capital Territory 2604