Home Care
Designed to assist you to live independently within your own home
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Home care tailored to you
Your home is your sanctuary. With Comlink Australia you get the support you need to continue living independently at home.
We understand that you value your independence. Our extensive range of services can include household help with basic chores, assistance with personal care, social activities, and much more. Whatever you need, our caring staff are here to support you.
Care you can trust
Our team’s priority is your health, wellbeing, and safety. All Comlink Australia frontline workers are verified with the required police checks, references, qualifications. You’ll be more than cared for at Comlink Australia – you’ll have peace of mind, knowing you can trust us to support you living independently.
Support with respect
100% of surveyed clients said they felt that the Comlink Australia team treated them with respect, so you know you are in safe and caring hands.
Home Care services
What services are available?
Household Help
The help you need to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable home for your own peace of mind and well-being.
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Mopping
- Cleaning bathroom and toilet areas
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Dusting
- Changing bed linen
- Meal planning
- Unaccompanied food shopping
- Meal preparation
Personal Care
Receive as much or as little support with your personal care as you need – sometimes an extra pair of hands makes all the difference.
- Personal hygiene
- Showering and bathing
- Personal grooming
- Maintaining healthy skin
- Toileting and continence aids
- Transferring in and out of bed
- Meal preparation
- Dressing
- Shaving
- Dental care
- Hearing aids
- Medication assist/prompts
- Welfare checks
Clinical Care
Registered nurses are available to assist you with a wide range of clinical care needs, often in the comfort of your own home.
- Comprehensive assessments
- Post-hospitalisation care
- Wound care
- Medication management
- Dementia care
- Chronic disease management
- Continence and catheter support
- Rehabilitation
- Health education
- Palliative care
- Diabetes management
- Enteral feeding
Allied Health
Access any additional in-home treatments you may need to keep you going strong.
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry and foot care
- Exercise physiology
- Dietetics
- Occupational therapy
- Social work
- Speech therapy
Caregiver Respite
Giving carers the chance to rest and recharge, or attend to other important matters.
- Help around the home
- Personal care
- Medication assist/prompts
- Shopping
- Community access/transport
- Social engagement/activities
- Overnight in-home respite care
- Arranging residential respite care
Partnering with us
Support at Home Packages
There’s more to a Support at Home Package than personal care and household help. With Comlink Australia you can access safe and convenient transport and complementary therapies such as massage and physiotherapy to enhance your quality of living.
Whether you’re just starting to think about seeking assistance, or you’re already registered with My Aged Care, our friendly team can guide you through your next steps.
Steps to get started
Call My Aged Care (MAC) 1800 200 422
Register your interest in receiving funding for support services.
Get Assessed
Let your assessor know you would like to receive services from Comlink Australia and obtain referral codes.
Call Comlink Australia
1300 761 011
Call us with your referral codes and we will organise onboarding so you can start using our services.
Start Using Services
Once your onboarding is completed you will be a Comlink Australia client and can start using our services.
Everyone has different needs
Support at Home Funding Classifications
The Support at Home program introduces eight funding classifications to better match in-home aged care services with individual needs. This system replaces the previous four-tier Home Care Packages program, offering more individualised support for participants wishing to remain independent at home. Additionally, the Support at Home program includes separate funding for assistive technology and home modifications, ensuring comprehensive support for older Australians.
Everyone has different needs
Home Care Package Levels
Once you have been assessed by My Aged Care, they will establish the level of support your care needs require. This will fall into one of the following four levels:
Basic Care
Suited for those who require short term care. Clients on level one where HCP budget is fully allocated can access additional episodic or short-term allied health, therapy or nursing services.
Low-level Care
Services for low-level care. This level of care is suited to those who require regular assistance and support. Usually 3-4 hours per week.
Intermediate Care
Services for intermediate care which is suited to those who require frequent assistance and support, most days of the week.
High-level Care
Services for high-level care services for those individuals who require full-time assistance and support or with complex care needs.
Did you know?
Care services may be accessed through government-funded packages depending on your needs and eligibility. Currently, the two largest support programs are Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) for entry level care and Support at Home Packages (HCP) for more complex needs.
Eligibility issues?
If you are ineligible for a government funded package, or are waiting for your eligibility to be processed, talk with our friendly team about our Fee for Service options to start receiving the care you need today.
More information
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is government funded entry-level home support program that assist older people to live independently in their homes and communities.
This program aims to assist elderly people live as independently and safely as possible in their own homes and communities. You might be eligible for this program if you are aged 65+ years (50+ for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) and have functional limitations or need assistance. The CHSP program also supports carers by providing planned respite services for CHSP recipients. This allows carers to take a break from their caring duties.
Our promise to you
What will you get with a Comlink Australia Support at Home Package?
Freedom and choice
Your individual goals, preferences and needs are at the forefront with a Comlink Australia Support at Home Package, so you are in control and living life your way.
Dedicated care managers
Our Care Management team works together to support you, so there’s always someone who knows your story and can respond quickly when you need us.
Flexible support
Your support needs will always be met, even as they change over time. Your personal Support at Home Package is flexible and can easily be adjusted as your requirements change.
Company you enjoy
We do our utmost to ensure consistency in the team members that come to your home, so you’re supported by the same friendly and experienced people every time.
Get started with us
Would you like to get an idea of how much your Support at Home Package may cost? Choose the level of care you require and the services you need, and we’ll give you an upfront cost estimate.
Already on a Support at Home Package?
Did you know that you can transfer your existing Support at Home Package to Comlink Australia? We’ll take care of the entire process for you, and it won’t cost you a thing.