Independence Support
Personal Care
Support with daily routines so you can live comfortably and independently at home.
Personal care services help to keep you living independently at home. You may need help with getting up in the morning and having a shower, getting dressed or taking your medication. You may also need assistance with getting around your house or completing important tasks if your hearing, sight or speech is impaired.
What we can help with
- Help with self-care and daily living
- Assistance with taking your medication
- Continence support (non-clinical)
What’s not covered
- Personal expenses like hairdressing or waxing
- Items funded through other programs (e.g. medications or dose aids)
- Medication given by a nurse
- The cost of medications
