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Veterans' Home Care
Veterans’ Home care can provide home help, including cleaning and ironing, for eligible veterans.
My Aged Care
My Aged Care can give people aged over 65 (or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) help at home through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme or Home Care Packages. Depending on income, you may be asked to pay some of the cost. An Aged Care Assessment Team decides what help you may be able to get.
Housing in Australia
Information for new migrants about housing options in Australia.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS can provide help around the home. A planner will work with you to develop a plan that meets your needs and goals.
Affordable housing
Affordable rental housing is managed by not-for-profit community housing providers, and/or by private organisations. People on low to moderate incomes can apply, you do not have to be eligible for social housing.
Samaritans
If you have a NDIS plan and live in Newcastle, Maitland, Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, Samaritans help you with independent skills development including support with cleaning.
Supported accommodation providers
New South Wales has companies and organisations that provide various types of disability housing, including specialist disability accommodation and supported independent living.
Social Housing
The NSW government and not-for-profit agencies provides social housing for people on low incomes or with special needs. Social housing incorporates public housing and community housing. These options offer you secure affordable long-term rental accommodation.
Opening the Door
If you need help with finding pathways to better housing options, the Opening the Door project incudes some resources that may assist you.
Calvary Community Care
Calvary Care offers several everyday living services, including help with household chores.