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UNDERSTANDING AGED CARE

Where to start

Levels of aged care support

Options for help to stay in your home

Home Care
Levels 3 & 4
Residential
Aged Care
Services

Assisted Living Home Care
(Retirement Village) Levels 1 & 2

Independent Living
(Retirement Village)

Commonwealth
Home Support
Independent Living Program (CHSP)
(Your Home)

Staying in your home: Commonwealth Home Support Program:

Most people prefer to stay in their home for as Offers a range of basic care services in the
long as their health and physical ability allow. home to people who are largely independent but
Many people choose to downsize to a home need some simple help with daily living tasks.
that requires less upkeep and gardening as Such as:
they get older.
• Cleaning and laundry
If you are lucky enough to have good friends
and family living nearby they may be able to • Home maintenance
help where needed to enable you to stay in
your home. Additional help is also available • Bathing, dressing etc
through more formal channels. The government
encourages and supports a range of community • Meals
services run by private and charitable
organisations to help older people to remain • Social support (banking and transport)
independent in their homes.
• Nursing, physiotherapy, podiatry

Services are subsidised by the government
but you may be asked to pay a small fee which
depends on your income and the services you
need. The provider can discuss the fees with you.

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