Time moves forward

So do you, with Helping Hand

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At Home magazine

Enjoy the Autumn issue of our magazine, At Home with Helping Hand

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Listen to our podcast!

Real conversations about aged care, from those who know it best – Age Old Problems: New Aged Care

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There to care. Here for good.

Be part of something bigger, explore our job vacancies.

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Westering,
North Adelaide

This landmark project will offer independent living options, residential care, and amenities for the community

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Explore our locations

We have a presence across metro and regional South Australia. We can provide care and services in your own home as well as more tailored support in any of 11 residential care homes.

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Careers

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Be part of something bigger. With a variety of roles available – join our team today!

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Feedback

We want to hear from you. Whether it’s a compliment, suggestion or complaint, we want to know about it. Your feedback helps us improve.

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Advice

Aged care can be confusing and complex. We’re here to help, if you’ve got questions check out our new advice section.

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A proud history of service in South Australia

Established in 1953, Helping Hand has a proud history of offering help and support to older South Australians for over 70 years.

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Hear from our community

I was sitting at home 24/7. One of the Helping Hand coordinators suggested I attend this social group. They pick me up, we have a lovely lunch and I’m home by 4pm. I look forward to Fridays, I’ve come out of my shell.

Annette

Helping Hand social group participant
We both appreciate being in walking distance to shopping, library and Council community support programs. We go on outings arranged through the Council and Margaret is also doing an exercise program. It is important to seek out what is available in your community and take the opportunities to participate and get involved.

Bill and Margaret

Retirement Village residents, Prospect
I do find dance class exciting. I get completely lost in the moment and the hour goes way too soon. The social experience and friendships are great.

Gaynor

Helping Hand dance class participant
In my heart, I still feel Italian, but my loyalty is to Australia first, this is my home. Thank God I was able to find a place here in Whyalla. My daughter visits and calls me every day, and I enjoy the activities.

Liliana

Resident, Helping Hand Copperhouse Court Whyalla
We are absolutely thrilled to be in our delightful unit that is so close to the beach. And we are very grateful to Helping Hand and our village neighbours for providing this wonderful community environment for us and our labrador Newton.

Rae and Bruce

Retirement Village residents, Whyalla

Find the right care with Helping Hand

We offer a variety of options for different levels of care, from help at home, to residential care, or even retirement living communities.

See Help at Home
See Retirement Living
See Residential Care

Advice

Let us guide you to the information you need, and answer the questions you may have.

Female reception staff member on phone call respite care

You can talk to our Home Care Services team with any queries about your account, on 1300 444 663. You can also contact our Accounts Department on 08 8366 5426 if you are having trouble with a payment. Please have your Client ID number ready – this can be found on the top right-hand side of your Tax Invoice/Statement.

Transition care provides short-term care after a hospital stay to help you get back on your feet. You can have nursing, physical therapy and personal care services. You will need to have hospital staff arrange an assessment while you are still an inpatient, or you can arrange this yourself by phoning My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

A retirement village provides accommodation for people who are over 55, and who are either still working part time or are retired. Retirement living is designed for people who can live independently in their own home.

Friends and family are welcome to visit and stay with you in your retirement unit. Part of living in a retirement village is the sense of community and knowing who your neighbours are. This means that if you are planning on having a visitor for an extended stay, you will need to talk to the Housing Coordinator and let them know who is staying, and for how long.

In-home care allows you to continue living independently at home. You can tailor the care you receive to meet your needs, and support is offered on a sliding scale from basic to high care needs.

Residential care is there for people who are no longer able to live independently at home, either due to physical frailty or the need for increased support due to conditions such as dementia. Support and care is provided 24/7, including meals, assistance with daily living activities, and lifestyle and activity programs.