A little help at home with Villa Maria Catholic Homes

For many older Victorians, the choice to live at home, with support, is the best option. It’s important you feel safe and comfortable in your home.

Villa Maria Catholic Homes’ help at home and help in the community services tailor supports to suit you. You can purchase the services you need or access government funded support. We’re with you, when and where you need us.

Here are some of the services we offer:
• Personal care
• Cleaning and laundry
• Meal preparation
• Meal planning
• Gardening
• Live-in support
• Allied Health
• Post hospital support
• Home nursing
• Companionship
• Transport

Home Care Packages
Home Care Packages (HCPs) are funding provided by the government for care services designed to help you remain living at home.

Eligibility for a HCP is determined by the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS).

This assessment is free and conducted in your home by experienced professionals.

Government funding can greatly reduce your fees, however if personal circumstances allow, you may be asked to contribute to the cost of your care.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is a Governmentsubsidised program, providing services to help you stay living at home, independently, for longer.

If you’re waiting for a HCP or you’ve had a small health setback, CHSP is the first step to helping you get back on your feet.

Firstly, you may be eligible for CHSP if you are having trouble doing everyday activities without help and need support to live independently in the community. Other criteria is that you’re:

65 years or older (50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person).

50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and on a low income, homeless or at risk of being homeless.

Privately Funded Services
You can organise privately funded services directly and you won’t need a doctor’s referral.

You can choose to purchase from our range of services on a short or long-term basis. These services can be delivered when and where you need, from one to 24 hours or seven days a week.

Plus, we’ll work with you and your budget.

To learn more, get in contact with your local team on 1300 650 615.