Support at Home with Domestic assistance in West Tamar, Tasmania

About The District Nurses has been delivering home care services to the Tasmanian community since 1896. We are the oldest community nursing organisation in Tasmania. We are Committed to Care. This is reflected in our values of Commitment, Equity, Excellence, Trust, Versatility & Transparency. The District Nurses provide a full range of care services across Tasmania including: Commonwealth Home Support Program Home and Community Care Program for people under 65 years Home Care Packages Short Term Restorative Care packagesDVA Community NursingVeterans Home CareEnd of Life Care Supplementary Services Assistance with household tasksMeal preparationMedication Assistance  Community Nursing End of Life care Gardening and minor home maintenance Help with showering and dressing In home respite Social support and transport Services can be provided through government subsidised programs such as Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP) or can be purchased as private services.

Southern Cross Care delivers the best care management in Tasmania so you can stay independent, safe and happy in your own home for longer. This means flexible and tailored services, responding to changing circumstances, quick and timely visits, expert guidance in navigating a complex system, and carers who live and work in your local community. Our experienced local staff understand the complexities of the various funded programs and the importance of individually tailored support to ensure you receive the right assistance at the right time. You are not alone, as caring and expert help is close by to keep you feeling comfortable and connected in your home and community. Southern Cross Care delivers Home & Community Services packages under the Consumer Directed Care model. This model recognises that each person is unique with different goals and aspirations. It offers self-selected, flexible, and personalised support where and when you need it, to stay independent and remain in the comfort of your own home.  This model of care gives care recipients choice, flexibility, and control over: the types of services they receive how services are provided who provides services and when they are provided. Your goals and aspirations may include assistance with everyday tasks and getting out and about, or more focused on clinical help and assistance. The possibilities are endless and the choices are yours.Southern Cross Care Home & Community Services cover the state of Tasmania, with offices in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie so you can reach your local team. SOUTH85 Creek Road, New Town 700803 6185 0700NORTH3 Pattisons Ave Youngtown 725003 6351 5151NORTH WEST69 Best Street, Devonport 731003 6454 0020

Care Forward is a not-for-profit, locally owned and operated Tasmanian community service provider.We’ve been helping people across Tasmania live well at home since 1999. Care Forward adopts a ‘wellness’ approach in all that we do. Our philosophy of care is to maintain independence, encourage active participation and enable or re-enable our participants to make the most of their life at home.We do this by working with you to get the best out of life. How to access Support at Home with Care Forward When you’ve been approved or assigned Support at Home care, one of our Liaison Officers will help you to start the process. You’ll be appointed a Clinical Care Partner who will visit you at home to conduct a comprehensive assessment of your needs based on your Single Assessment Service outcome. It may take more than one visit to complete this clinical assessment. We encourage your carer or a friend or family member to be present at these visits. Our difference Our Care Partners are nurses or equivalent professionals meaning you can be confident in the clinical oversight of your support. We work with over 100 service providers throughout Tasmania allowing you to choose the most appropriate organisations or individuals in your area. We celebrate the diversity of all members of the community. We work closely with you to ensure that all services provided respond to your personal circumstances. We employ allied health professionals to provide specialist services & programs to improve your health and wellbeing at home. We listen and learn from you Care Forward holds regular Forums with our participants. This helps us to guide our practise to best support the Tasmanians we care for, as well as learn where we can supply better information and understanding. We also provide a newsletter to keep you up-to-date with changes in the aged care sector and to connect you to opportunities to live your very best life at home. The Care Forward Allied Health team provides specialist services and programs to encourage active participation and enable you to improve your health and make the most of your life at home. Care Forward employs: • occupational therapists, • exercise physiologists, • dietitians, and • social workers. Subsidised services are available through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (including the Home Independence Program), Tasmanian Home and Community Care (including the Post Hospital Program), and Support at Home participants. Private services are also available. Medicare will fund these services if you are referred by your GP via a GP Management plan or Team Care arrangements. You may also be eligible to claim from your health insurance fund. At Care Forward we work hard to serve Tasmanians wherever they live, however, a lack of workers or associate providers (contractors) in some rural/remote areas may mean we are unable to provide services to those areas. Occupational Therapists (OTs) OTs can work with you to improve your independence, safety and confidence. Services offered by Occupational Therapists include: • Home Modifications such as the installation of grab rails or access ramps • OTs work with you to recognise and overcome risk factors for falls • Low Vision and Safety • Mobility and aids - Equipment prescription includes; dressing aid, sock aid, shower chair/stools, toilet seat raisers and other aids and equipment to enhance mobility • Strategies for coping with memory loss includes; cognitive & sensory cueing, memory assistance, problem solving, education, provision of equipment and environmental adaptations • Chronic Disease Management • OTs incorporate activity modification techniques into daily activities such as work simplification, energy conservation and continence management Exercise Physiology (EPs) EPsdeliver clinical exercises and health modification programs for people with a range of chronic and complex medical conditions. They work with you to support your independence and wellbeing through individually tailored programs that can: • Increase mobility and strength (reducing the risk of falls) • Support your breathing and manage chronic conditions • Increase your confidence • Assist you to maintain and strengthen your capacity to continue your activities of daily living and social engagement • Maximise your general health and well being • Rehabilitation after an injury, accident or surgery Up & About Exercise Program Exercise has been shown to give significant benefits to people of all ages, even the frail and elderly, in pain reduction, increased muscle strength, improved physical function, balance and wellbeing. Up & About is a 12-week program of individually tailored exercises and health education in a group setting. All participants receive an individual health assessment conducted by one of our Accredited Exercise Physiologists and a tailored exercise program to suit their personal needs and abilities. Classes are held weekly in each region and include exercise and information sessions on a range of health topics such as understanding diabetes, nutrition and falls prevention. At the end of the 12 weeks participants receive a final health assessment to measure the changes and benefits experienced. Participants may then choose to participate in the Up & Running Program. The two twelve-week programs are available through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), however there is a small client contribution for each assessment and class. Classes are available for private clients and those clients who have completed the subsidised programs and wish to continue privately. Dietitian Services Dietitians can help with diabetes, heart disease, malnutrition, obesity, anaemia, liver disease, allergies and kidney disease. They can: • Provide information on healthy eating, shopping for food, eating out and preparing food at home • Provide tailored advice to assist with the prevention and management of many medical conditions • Provide individual consults involving diet and lifestyle assessments • Provide nutritional education and counselling • Develop personalised eating plans that consider medical conditions and personal circumstances • Undertake nutrition and food research Social Work Social Workers support people who are undergoing difficulty or change. Care Forward Social Workers are qualified to help you with many things, including: • Counseling • Planning and goals • Skills training • Linkages to Services • Adjustment to change and loss • Advocacy • Stress management • Group therapy / skill building • Assistance with Housing and entering Care • Working with families and carers

At Careseekers we have combined our passion for empowering people to live with dignity and independence with our love of technology to create a platform where people needing aged care or disability support can connect with workers - on their own terms.Behind our platform we have a whole team of people to support you and help connect you with care and support workers. You are not on your own when you use the Careseekers platform.Individuals and families using Careseekers love the:Flexibility - no minimum hours, choose a care worker for as little as an hour a day.

Care that comes from lived wisdom — supporting Tasmanians since 1896 The District Nurses has been providing trusted community nursing and in-home support for people of all ages for over 130 years. Our care is grounded in experience, compassion and a deep commitment to helping people live well at home. We are Committed to Care — guided by our values of Commitment, Equity, Excellence, Trust, Versatility and Transparency. Home Care Packages — tailored support, delivered to support your independence. We offer a full range of services to Home Care Package clients across Tasmania. Whether you need help with everyday tasks or clinical care, our team is here to support your independence. Services may include: Help with appointments and transport Household tasks and home maintenance Showering, dressing and personal care Meal preparation and delivered meals Medication assistance and supervision Nursing care and continence support End of Life care Gardening and outdoor upkeep Social support and recreational activities Respite care for carers Allied health referrals and care planning Purchase of health-related products In-home services — flexible, familiar and designed around you We provide in-home support through both CHSP/HACC funded services and Home Care Packages. Services are tailored to your needs and may include: Domestic assistance Gardening and maintenance Meals and shopping Medication supervision Social and recreational support Transport to appointments Types of care we offer: Dementia care Nursing care End of Life care Personal care Respite care

Private care, on your terms — flexible, trusted, and always available The District Nurses offers high-quality nursing and in-home support services for individuals, businesses and community organisations who prefer to self-fund their care.With no waitlists and no service restrictions, our Private Services are designed to meet your needs — whether it’s a one-off visit, short-term support, or ongoing care.We provide services 7 days a week, 365 days a year, delivered by experienced staff who understand the importance of your independence and personalised care.Let’s tailor a care plan that works for you. Contact us to learn more about Private ServicesServices provided include: Assistance with showering and dressing Assessment/referral for complex needs Care assessment planning Community nursing Disability support services End of life Care Gardening and maintenance help with household tasks Home nursing care for highly dependent and/or frail aged people Immunisations for individuals and workplaces Post-surgery nursing care for those recently discharged from hospital Support and rehabilitation