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There are many organisations that support carers. Carers play such an important role in the lives of so many. To find your local Victorian Support for Carers Program local service, ring free call Tel: 1800 514 845 for information and help or find a local service by visiting the Support for Carers Program . You can contact your local Victorian Support for Carers Program provider directly. You don’t have to go through any other avenue (such as the Commonwealth Carer Gateway assessment) to receive assistance through the Victorian Support for Carers Program. The Victorian Support for Carers Program (SCP) provides tailored flexible supports to carers based on the specific needs of the carer. These supports may include counselling or respite or other supports that help carers at a time of need. Carers provide care for a partner, friend, family member or loved one with care needs. As a carer, you may be supporting a person with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, an older person with care needs, or a person in palliative care. The SCP program focuses on person centred care and support through:
Carer self-assessment checklistIf you are a carer, there are a number of things to consider to make sure both you and the person you care for remain as healthy as possible, both physically and emotionally. By taking a carer needs assessment and self-assessing your situation, you will better know what resources you may need to draw on in the future. A good place to start for a self-assessment is to note down how many hours you spend each week helping, supervising or prompting the person you care for with the following tasks:
Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP)The Home and Community Care Program for Younger People HACC provides services to support people birth to 65 years of age who have difficulty with the activities of daily living, and their carers. These services help people live as independently as possible in the community. Younger people are defined as people birth to 65 years, or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people birth to 50 years. If you think that you (or a family member or a person you care for) might find HACC PYP helpful, contact your local HACC-PYP assessment service usually your local council. They will meet with you to discuss the sort of services you need and how often you might need them. This meeting will usually be in your home. You may want a family member, friend, interpreter or advocate with you. HACC PYP services availableYou can get different types of support, depending on your particular needs. Help around your homeHACC PYP can help with your normal chores, occasional repairs, or making daily life easier and safer through:
Personal, nursing and health careHACC-PYP teams can assist you with many regular tasks including:
Getting out and aboutHACC PYP can help you to keep doing the things you enjoy and to stay in touch with others by:
If you have complex needsSome people have more complex needs, which cannot be met by mainstream HACC PYP services alone. In these cases, HACC PYP services can point you to other programs that can help. Website - Where to get helpThis page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:
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In-home aged care provides support to help you stay independent for as long as possible. It can help with things like personal care, transport, food, shopping, housework, physio, social activities, and modifications to your home. The Australian Government subsidises: Residential care in aged care homesResidential care in aged care (nursing) homes is for older people who:
The Australian Government subsidises aged care homes to provide care that is available 24 hours a day. Residential care can be short-term (respite care) or permanent. Short-term careShort-term care can help you to improve your wellbeing and independence or get back on your feet after a hospital stay. It can also give you or your carer a break. You can receive short-term services in your home, an aged care home or in the community. The Australian Government subsidises:
How to apply for Australian Government–funded careTo access government-funded aged care services, you need to apply for an assessment on the My Aged Care website or call the My Aged Care contact centre. Privately funded careSome people are not eligible for government-funded services. If you are not eligible or are waiting for services to become available, you can access privately funded services. You will need to pay the full cost yourself.
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