From the moment we were born, most of us have had a helping hand guiding us through life’s milestones.

From those first steps to getting your first job, buying your first car, and moving into your first home, there’s usually someone by your side offering support.

Throughout the years, while the supportive person in your life may have changed, the need for support remains. So, if you find yourself needing a helping hand around the house or garden, we can be there for you.

With over 70 years of experience, we’re committed to helping older South Australians live their best lives.

We have a range of home care services and allied health support to help you stay healthy and living independently at home.

Discover our services

How to access services

Services are offered both in-home and within the community. These include cleaning, personal care, garden & home maintenance, home modifications, transport, social support, nursing, respite, one-off services, and allied care.

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    Arrange an assessment with My Aged Care. Call 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au

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    Advise My Aged Care your preferred provider is Helping Hand.

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    After the assessment, My Aged Care advise you what you are eligible for and give you a code.

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    Contact us on 1300 653 600 for more info and to start services.

Listen to our podcast for Home Care advice

Age Old Problems: New Aged Care – authentic and relatable conversations about aged care services and how to access them – direct from those in the know.

Our first episode hosted by Kate Holland focuses on Home Care. In this episode we delve into how to access services, the different types of funding available and the benefits of being with Helping Hand. You’ll hear from Jo Carter Jones, Group Manager Retirement Living & Housing and Home Care client Reg, who offers a thought-provoking perspective on how older men can be their own worst enemy when it comes to asking for help.

Connect with us to find out more

If you need more information you can call one of our friendly team members now, or request a callback at a preferred time.

Or if you are ready to register your interest in this service, you can do this online now too.

Advice about Help at Home

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Home care supports you to stay living independently in your own home with services such as cleaning, personal care, transport, nursing, allied health and social support. Residential care is for people who need 24-hour support in a care home, including nursing, meals, personal care and lifestyle activities.

If you are unsure which option is right, contact Helping Hand or arrange an aged care assessment through My Aged Care.

The cost of Help at Home depends on your assessed needs, funding type, services used and any personal contribution. Some people may access government-funded support through My Aged Care, while others may pay privately. Costs can vary for personal care, cleaning, nursing, transport, allied health and respite.

Next step: Contact Helping Hand for more information or visit My Aged Care for official funding information.

Allied health refers to qualified health professionals who support physical, communication, nutrition, mobility and daily living needs. This can include physiotherapy, podiatry, speech pathology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy and dietetics. At Helping Hand, allied health practitioners work with clients as part of a broader care team to support independence, recovery, safety and wellbeing.

Next step: Learn more about Helping Hand allied health services here or contact the team to ask what support may suit your needs.

Aged care nursing at home provides clinical support for older people who need health-related care while remaining at home. Services may include wound care, medication support, continence care, health monitoring, recovery support and coordination with GPs or other health professionals.

Next step: Contact Helping Hand to ask whether nursing care at home is available through your funding or as a private service.

Transition Care, also known as TCP, offers up to 12 weeks of short-term support to help older people recover safely after a hospital stay. Support may include physiotherapy, personal care, nursing and help returning home. Hospital staff can help arrange an assessment while you are still an inpatient, or you can contact My Aged Care yourself.

Next step: Speak with hospital discharge staff as early as possible, call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422, or contact Helping Hand to discuss available home support options.