| The Home & Community Care Program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth & State governments under the auspices of the HACC Act 1985. It provides funding for services which support people who live at home and whose capacity for independent living is at risk or who are at risk of premature or immature admission to long term residential care.
The program assists people in the target group who need basic maintenance and support services to continue living in the community with dignity.
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| :: The program :: |
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The program provides personalised services to:- |
- Frail aged
- People with disabilities or dementia
- And their carers
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| Types of support |
- Personal care
- Home help
- Meals Assistance
- Laundry
- Social support
- Shopping
- Respite
- Transport
- Home Maintenance
- Home Modifications
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| :: The Garden Program :: |
Home Safety & Security Modifications
As a guide labour costs to approximately $200 will be provided with material costs being the responsibility of the applicant. However, no client will be denied a service based upon inability to contribute.
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- Home audit
- Security locks
- Smoke detectors
- Minor modifications
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Home & garden safety maintenance. |
- Clear blocked gutters
- Change tap washers
- Change light bulbs, fuses
- Change batteries in smoke alarms
- Keep pathways clear
- Minor repairs
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| As a guide a maximum 15 hours per year will be provided with the client contributing $10 per hour. Any materials will be the client's responsibility. However, no client will be denied a service based if unable to contribute due to financial hardship. |
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| :: Referral :: |
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| :: Cost :: |
| As a guide to clients it is suggested that a fee of $5 per hour be considered. However no client will be denied services based on inability to contribute. Fees contributed are put into the provision of direct services making the "dollar" go further. However where a person does not meet the priority of need criteria for subsidised funding,a client can elect to purchase the services required. |
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| :: How to apply for Home & Community Care :: |
| A Care Manager or Care Co-ordinator will phone the person and arrange a home visit to discuss:- |
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Needs
- Assess eligibility & priority
- Rights and responsibilities
- Personalised care plan with continuity of care
- Choice of care provider
- Cost
- Service and support options
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| Phone (08) 8682 2177 to arrange a time for the home visit. |
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| :: Personalised Quality Service :: |
| The following principles apply |
- Client driven
- Personalised care plans with continuity of care and satisfaction checks
- Personalised care management, co-ordinated, planned and reliable
- Flexible service and responsive to changing needs
- Privacy, confidentiality and access to personal information
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| West Coast HOMECARE is auspiced by West Coast Community Services Inc and is recognised as a provider of Home and Community Care Services in accordance with the Home and Community Care National Service Standards. |
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