Department of Health - Aboriginal Health

The Department of Health through Home and Community Care Program (HACC) provides funding available for comprehensive, coordinated range of basic maintenance and support services.Funding is provided to local governments and non-government organisation to support eligible people to be more independent at home and in the community, thereby enhancing their quality of life and/or preventing their inappropriate admission to long-term residential care.

Activities: Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Meals on Wheels Services, Centre Based Day Care, Respite Care, Transport, Allied Health Care, Home Maintenance, Home Modification, Goods and Equipment, Formal Linen Service, Assessment, Cou

Fees: According to the HACC Program, Safeguards Policy, recommended Fee Schedule, waiv

Available To: Frail aged or people with disabilities and their carers

Supporting Disabilities: All disabilities

Accessibility: Wheelchair access

Publications: Available on the HACC website: www.health.wa.gov.au/HACC/

Resources: Available on the HACC Website list of Service Providers: www.health.wa.gov.au/HACC/