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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can often help you to take break if you care for someone with disability who takes part in the NDIS. Call 1800 800 110 for more information.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
You can use the NDIS to access personal care support with daily personal activities including personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility and attending appointments.
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.
My Aged Care
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) gives basic support for people aged over 65, including help with cooking and advice from a dietitian. For people with more complex needs, Home Care Packages provide more than what the CHSP can offer.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS can provide home help. You can ask your support worker to help you with online shopping.
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.
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.
Calvary Community Care
Calvary Care offers several everyday living services, including help with household chores.
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
If you are a senior Australian, you may be able to access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home.
Companion Cards
If you have a significant, permanent disability and need a carer to help them to go to events you may be able to get a Companion Card. This card allows your carer to have a free ticket once you’ve paid for your own ticket.
- Apply for a Companion Card in the ACT
- Apply for a Companion Card in NSW
- Information about the NT Companion Card
- Apply for a Companion Card in the NT
- Apply for a Companion Card in Queensland
- Apply for a Companion Card in South Australia
- Apply for a Companion Card in Tasmania
- Apply for a Companion Card in Victoria
- Apply for a Companion Card in Western Australia