You can receive care and support at home for a short time to help you get back on your feet, or for the longer term to maintain your health or home.
There are many benefits to receiving support at home as you age. These include:
Care and support when you need it helps you to age well
With some regular support you can continue to pursue your interests or hobbies, social life, and connections with family and friends. Continuing to do what you love is good for your wellbeing, keeping your mind and body active.
Take control of your services
You are in control over the care you receive. With Silverchain you can start and stop services to take a holiday, and you can also have your family and carers involved in your care if you wish. It is all up to you.
Manage your health long term
Receiving the Best Care when you need it goes a long way. Regular help from a care worker, nurse or allied health care professional can help prevent a decline in your health or unexpected accidents, such as falls.
If you find it difficult getting dressed, eating well, or keeping your home safe and clean, these are important things to consider as they help you maintain your health and wellbeing.
Support and care that matches your needs
Aged care services are designed to meet your needs and preferences. This is because your needs will be assessed to determine the level of care you need to improve your quality of life and wellbeing.
Your care could range from occasional support with tasks like cleaning your home to ongoing nursing care.
Plan ahead
There is usually a waiting period to be accessed for government funded aged care. Alternatively, you can also pay privately for aged care services that you need. Private services allow you to receive the care you need without waiting for an assessment for government funding.
To find out if aged care is right for you, visit the My Aged Care website or call 1800 200 422. Click here for more details about My Aged Care. For more information, see our aged care frequently asked questions and the Support at Home glossary.
Preparing for aged care
Knowing what you want and talking to others can help you find the right aged care option for you.
Funding for in home aged care
Aged care can be funded by the Australian Government, or you can pay privately for services you want.
Applying for funded aged care
Whether you’re starting to consider who your aged care service provider is or are looking for a change, we can help you.
In home aged care services
From a little help with everyday living and staying independent, to complex clinical care to meet your needs.
In home health care services
Holistic health care and hospital level care at home.
Our aged and health care services
We have a comprehensive range of services including in home aged care and health care services.
Refer to us
Health professionals can refer patients for government funded aged care by contacting My Aged Care, or by calling 1800 200 422. You can also make an e-referral from your practice management system.
For private services, patients do not require a referral or assessment and can contact us directly. However, you can contact us on a patient’s behalf by calling 1300 300 122.
Refer to us
Health professionals can refer patients for government funded aged care by contacting My Aged Care, or by calling 1800 200 422. You can also make an e-referral from your practice management system.
For private services, patients do not require a referral or assessment and can contact us directly. However, you can contact us on a patient’s behalf by calling 1300 300 122.