Staying in Place

Staying in Place

HomeMade has partnered with the Mullewa CRC to assist older residents to get access to support services and care at home. The CRC is committed to helping our older residents, by cutting through the complexity of accessing federal funding and managing support care workers to better support you living at home.

How does it work?

To qualify for an assessment, you must meet these age requirements – you are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people).

Step 1

Make an appointment at the CRC who will arrange an assessment with My Aged Care.

Step 2

My Aged Care assessment team will come out and do an at home assessment.

Step 3

If you’re eligible, My Aged Care will allocate you a Home Care Package.

Step 4

Sign on with Incasa via the CRC, to develop and activate your Home Care Package.

Step 5

The CRC will organise and manage a dedicated team of support workers for you.

Staying In Place

Frequently asked questions

If you’re eligible for a Home Care Package from the Commonwealth Government, funding is made available to assist with the costs in staying at home, you may be eligible for:

  • Personal Care – assisting you to perform essential self-care tasks
  • Domestic Assistance – supporting you to complete everyday household tasks
  • Home Maintenance – Assistance with maintenance of your home and garden
  • Meal Assistance – Assisting with meal preparation or meal delivery
  • Transport Services – Helping you get to appointments or activities outside the home
  • Social Support – Keeping you connected to your local community and hobbies
  • Respite Care – Providing relief to carers
  • Clinical Care – Access and coordination of key health professionals to suit your individual care plan

If you are over 65 and currently needing help at home due to health or mobility issues, please contact our office to make an appointment. A doctor’s referral is NOT necessary.

Absolutely, if you’re over 65 and currently needing help at home due to health or mobility issue you may be eligible. Both partners, if eligible can receive a Home Care Package each.

If you are currently receiving home care services but your health or mobility is declining and you’d like more help at home, we can arrange a re-assessment through My Aged Care. Make an appointment at the CRC and we’ll have an informal chat about your circumstances, discuss the next steps to ensure you stay happy and safe in your own home.

InCasa Country are dedicated to supporting local CRC’s, fostering local employment opportunities, purchasing from local suppliers ie pharmacy. It means the funding allocated to local people, is spent locally. The best part….. your plan management and ongoing support is 100% local.

Make an appointment today

Please call us if you have any questions about the program and how the CRC can help you and your loved ones remain comfortable at home. Appointments are essential.