Home and Community Care Program
People eligible to receive HACC service are frail aged, people with a disability and their carers. Services are provided on the basis of eligibility, assessed need and within service resources.
The HACC program aims to support the frail aged and people with a disability and their carers to maximise their independence by supporting them to remain at home and connected to their community.
This includes service approaches designed to assist individuals to maintain their confidence, stay active and healthy and to strengthen their capacity to adapt to changing life circumstances.
An assessment takes place, where possible in the client's home, and assists people to explore a range of ways to live independently and remain active members of their community.
Home and Community Care Services
Meals on Wheels (MOW)
Delivered meals are provided to HACC eligible persons who have been assessed as being nutritionally at risk and/or have no other options available to support their nutritional needs.
Planned Activity Group
Maroondah City Council’s Planned Activity Group (PAG), provides centre based activities for frail older people, and older people with a disability.
Carer support
Council’s Aged & Disability Services also facilitate a number of carer support groups in a variety of models and settings.
Social Support Programs
The Social Support Program provides a variety of activities for isolated frail older people to enhance health and wellbeing and engage isolated clients.
Domestic Assistance
Domestic assistance (Home Care) services are designed to work with individuals to complete various household activities as identified in the Wellness Action Plan.
Personal Care
Personal Care services are designed to support people with a range of personal activities to maintain or maximise independence and enhance their quality of life as identified in their Wellness Action Plan.
Respite Care
Respite Care Service supports carers of HACC eligible people, who cannot be left alone for any period of time. To ensure the safety of carers and clients, it is essential that there is transfer of care responsibility from a family member or other significant adult to the Support Worker at the start and end of each care period.
Home from Home Pilot Program
Council’s Home from Home Pilot Program offers a respite alternative for carers of people with early stage dementia and experiencing or at risk of social isolation. The program is delivered in a home environment in a small group (maximum of five participants).
Support Residential Services
This service is available to pension level Supported Residential Services clients and socially isolated HACC adult clients under the age of 60 within Maroondah. The service provides a range of activities to assist clients to reconnect with their community.
Integrated Holiday Program
Council provides support for children with a disability in Council-run school holiday programs. This is achieved by providing assistance to integrate the child into the school holiday program.
Property Maintenance
The Property Maintenance Service supports HACC eligible people living in their homes by providing minor repairs and maintenance works that would usually be performed by the householder.
The service can assist to install independent living aids following an assessment and referral from an occupational therapist. The service also may be able to assist with minor repairs and maintenance jobs that are necessary for the client’s safety.
Further information
More information can be obtained from the Home and Community Care Booklet, which is provided both as a PDF or Word document.
Home and Community Care Services (PDF, 531kb)
Home and Community Care Services (Doc, 71kb)
Referrals
Self Referrals can be made or by a chosen representative. This includes family members, medical professionals or an advocate. The person who is being referred must be aware of and agree to the referral. To make a referral contact the Intake Officer on (03) 9294 5729
Volunteering
Opportunities to volunteer are available within Aged and Disability Services. For further information contact the Volunteers Coordinator on 9294 5729.
Location
The Aged and Disability Support Services offices are located at:
7 Civic Square Croydon
Telephone: (03) 9294 5729
Facsimile: (03) 9294 5744