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Help with impairments or continence

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Type of care

This is a type of help at home service. These are services that help keep you well and maximise your independence.

How it could help

  • Continence advisory services
  • Dementia advisory services
  • Vision and hearing services

How would I get this service?

Depending on your eligibility, it can be provided:

  • on its own, through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, or
  • with other services, as part of a Home Care Package.

What's next?

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To find out what services you are eligible for, you will need to be assessed.

Apply for an assessment

Stories that have this service

Phuong needed some respite care for her husband Harry
Story: Phuong needed some respite care for her husband Harry
Day/overnight respite
Help with impairments or continence
Podiatry, physiotherapy, and other therapies
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