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Australian Unity Home Care Service - Illawarra North
This provider offers services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program and Support at Home program.
Australian Unity’s home services are suitable for older people who would like some extra support to get the most out of life. We offer support with everyday activities like personal support, cleaning and gardening, as well as health care services delivered by qualified professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists and podiatrists. Our friendly and dependable team will take the time to get to know you and tailor a support program to suit your individual needs. You’ll have a choice of team members to assist you and they will work with you as part of your expanded support team. You’ll only pay for the services you use and agree to. Australian Unity has been supporting the wellbeing of Australians for more than 180 years. As a mutual company, Australian Unity is owned by its members, rather than shareholders. This means we do not pay our profits to shareholders, but rather reinvest them back into further services that directly support our members and customers.
Getting all your services from one provider
Under the new Aged Care Act, you'll need to access all your Support at Home services from a single provider. When choosing a provider, it's important to consider whether it offers all of the services you need.
Services
Australian Unity Home Care Service - Illawarra North offers home care services through both the Support at Home program and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) . You will only be eligible for services under one program—your assessment outcome will outline which program you have been approved for.
Commonwealth Home Support Program services
Home maintenance and repairs

Services to keep your home and garden safe and liveable.

Home maintenance and repairs services include:
Assistance with home maintenance and repairs, Gardening

Home or community general respite

Support at home, in a centre, or at an aged care home to give you and your carer a short break. 

Home or community general respite services include:
Community and centre-based respite, Flexible respite

Support at Home services
The following are frequently accessed services available through this location. A full list of services is available further down this page.
Equipment and products

Walkers, shower chairs, and other equipment to help you with daily activities. 

Equipment and products services include:
Assistive technology prescription and clinical support, Communication and information management products, Domestic life products, Managing body functions, Mobility products, Self-care products

Home adjustments

Handrails, ramps, and other changes to help you live safely at home. 

Home adjustments services include:
Home modifications prescription and clinical support, Home modification products

Estimate your Support at Home fees

The amount you and the government will each contribute to your Support at Home fees is determined by your income and assets.

Tell us about your situation and we'll help you calculate how much you might pay for Support at Home services from this provider.

Specialisations

Australian Unity Home Care Service - Illawarra North has not listed any specialisations.

Disclaimers

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  1. Specialisations with a check mark symbol are verified by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the 1997 Aged Care Act. After the initial verification, these specialisations are reviewed every 3 years. Read more about how the specialisation verification process works.