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Social outings, groups and visitors

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Type of care

This is a type of help at home service. These are services that help you stay social and connected.

How it could help

  • Arranging for a visitor to make in-home or telephone-based social calls
  • Providing a companion to assist with shopping or getting you to an appointment
  • Arranging social activities and providing or coordinating transport to social events
  • Arranging for you to attend group-based activities in a centre
  • Assistance setting up phone and internet communication services to keep in touch with loved ones
  • A care worker visiting you in your home for a short period of time (for example, when your carer is away or unavailable)

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

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Story: Omar lost his independence after breaking his hip
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