Darebin's home support services are funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).The CHSP is for people over the age of 65 who need a little bit of extra help at home or in the community. This might include support with personal care, cleaning, meals, transport and more. It is the first level of support in the aged care system.
For more information about the Commonwealth Home Support Program please download the brochure in your language:
To access Darebin Council’s Home Support Services, you will need to register with My Aged Care. Call 1800 200 422 or visit the website.
Do you find the Aged Care System confusing? Council has a new service to help you:
Positive Ageing – Darebin Information and Support Service
Experienced and friendly Council staff can explain how the aged care system works and what is available for you. This service is free of charge.
Call Council on 8470 8543, weekdays from 9am-3pm or email positiveageing@darebin.vic.gov.au to find out more.
Darebin Council’s Home Support Services:
Once you have registered with My Aged Care and selected Darebin Council as your preferred service provider, we will offer you a care plan that we will make with you to meet your needs.
Darebin Council provides you with high quality services delivered by friendly staff:
Personal Care
Help with a range of tasks as part of your daily routine.
Domestic Assistance
Help with tasks around your home and in your community.
Home Delivered Meals
Healthy and culturally appropriate meals brought to you at home.
Home Maintenance
Help with minor household repairs, safety and security maintenance.
Community Transport
Help with transport for shopping, and getting to social groups or other activities. Our friendly drivers provide door-to-door services within Darebin for $5.00 return.
Flexible Respite
Respite to give carers a break from their caring role. This can be in the home or in the community.
Older people from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other cultural backgrounds
Our service welcomes people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We can arrange an interpreter or other cultural supports.
Find out more about our home support services
Cost
Our fees are updated every year. When we first come out to meet you in your home we will also discuss our 2020 - 2021 Service Fees and Charges. Read about how service costs are calculated. If you would like to see the full Policy, please call us on 8470 8828.
Download the Direct Debit Form.
Your feedback
We welcome your feedback - good and bad. If you would like to give us feedback or make a complaint, download our feedback and complaints form.
More information
Call 8470 8828 and talk to us about your needs. You can call us yourself, or if you give consent to a family member, friend, doctor, or health service who can call us for you.