Insecure Housing:
Short term support with housing, social & health issues. People 50+ within Port Phillip or Stonnington with complex care issues who live in Insecure housing eg;
 pension-level SRS
 rooming houses
 community housing
 private motels
 transitional housing
Community Connections Program (CCP):
Aged 50+ experiencing or at risk of homelessness or living in insecure or low-cost housing:
 multiple complex needs
 Isolated
 Not linked in with any other services
 CCP are an outreach service & therefore meet clients in their own environments:
i.e. parks, rooming houses, low cost private hotels, drop in centres & other places.
 Support, information & assistance with referral to other appropriate services.
Access and Support diversity team:
Case management for people 50+ with complex needs whose diversity characteristics include:
 Indigenous
 GLBTI
 dementia
 People residing in Insecure Housing or are homeless
 CALD
 Financially disadvantaged

Bethanie can provide services under a range of government funded programs including Home and Community Care (HACC), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP), or on a fee for service basis. The Bethanie team is trusted by clients and families to support them to age well in their homes and to remain connected to their community. Services can meet everyday care and clinical needs, such as nursing and therapy services, house cleaning, laundry, gardening, shopping, transport and home maintenance. Bethanie work collaboratively with clients to enable them to live active lives and pursue their interests individually or on a group basis. Respite services (either in or out of the home) are also available to assist carers with caring for themselves.

provides information and support for people aged 65 or older and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 or older who need aged care services to maintain their wellbeing and independence at home by:
Assisting people who are vulnerable or disadvantaged including those who don’t have computer literacy or family or friends who can help, to understand and navigate the My Aged Care system.
Assisting carers, family and representatives who want information about how the My Aged Care system works and how to proceed.
Providing ongoing support and monitoring, with consent, following an assessment for Commonwealth Home Support Services or a Home Care Package.
The service is free and can be provided in a number of ways - on the phone, at Sydney Community Service’s Lane Cove office (accessible parking underneath the building), via email and in the home.

Footprints offers a free specialist dementia advisory service to provide support for people (and their carers) who wish to remain living independently in their home and communities. We promote awareness of dementia, provide information, education, and support. We can assist you to maintain your independence by supporting you to navigate the My Aged Care website to access support services for your daily living needs. As well, we can visit your home to identify and recommend aids to help in making it “dementia friendly”. We can provide further support by:
• Contacting My Aged Care and supporting you with the assessment process
• Helping you understand how CHSP services work
• Introducing services that will assist with enhancing your quality of life
• Accessing Nursing and Allied Health Options to address changing needs
• Connecting with our Social Support Groups
• Participating in community activities i.e. scenic drives, visit local cafes.

Client Advocacy

Wintringham is a specialised welfare company that provides housing and care to elderly, frail men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition to the 650 Home Care Packages Wintringham provides around Victoria, we are able to assist with the following services: · Specialist team providing over the phone advice and information about housing and support options · Access and Support Services providing short term assistance by linking people to services and or healthcare providers · Outreach Teams providing linkages to services plus assistance to find affordable, long term housing · Recreation Programs and activities aimed at enhancing community inclusion and participation · Support to maximise health, wellbeing and to maintain tenancy · Assistance with activities of daily living and healthcare within a full care accommodation setting.

Service to support people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait (ATSI) access CHSP and HACC PYP services in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Our Aboriginal Access and Support Worker will meet with clients in their home, in community settings or at the hospital. Our worker is well engaged within the Aboriginal Community and has great knowledge of available services and how to access them.
This is a free service.