I need some extra help at home and want to choose the help I get.
We understand that people feel comfortable being in their own home, maintaining their independence and doing what they love. We work with clients and their families to make sure the care and help at home they receive matches their wants and needs.
There are many help and support options. Clients may just need a hand with the home or garden, or care from a nurse or someone to help with shopping or going to the movies for instance. Whatever the need, we can help.
Our services extend across metropolitan Adelaide and out to the Eyre Peninsula, Barossa Valley, Mid North, Lower North and Yorke Peninsula.
Services are offered both in-home and within the community
They include:
Cleaning
Cleaning
Our staff can help with daily tasks including house cleaning, washing dishes, washing clothes and ironing. Leaving more time for the fun things!
Personal Care
Personal Care
We can assist with personal care. This may include showering, teeth and denture care, shaving, dressing and getting in and out of bed. We can also help by preparing meals.
Garden & Home Maintenance
Garden & Home Maintenance
We have a green thumb and love getting out in the garden. We can help with mowing, weeding, pruning and hedge trimming. We can also pick your favourite flowers to display and enjoy.
We are also very handy and can change light bulbs, replace tap washers and more.
Home Modifications
Home Modifications
We can make your home safe, comfortable and easy to get around. We are happy to help with installing grab rails, ramps, safety aids and more.
Transport
Transport
Need help getting to the shops or visiting friends? Our staff can drive clients to appointments or social events. We can also book a taxi or provide taxi vouchers to use later.
Social Support
Social Support
Our staff are very friendly and always available for a chat. We can accompany clients to the cinema, to the cafe or just pop in for a chat.
We also run a variety of social support groups:
social catch ups
emotional wellbeing
confidential counselling
listen to presentations and discussions
Nursing
Nursing
Qualified Nurses can visit clients in their home and make them feel safe and comfortable. They can help with managing wounds, medication, continence and more.
They can carry out health assessments and reviews, and help with monitoring blood pressure, oxygen levels and more.
Our Nurses are a great support for people who are recovering from injury or illness and need some help to get back on their feet.
Respite
Respite
We think carers are amazing and deserve time off every now and then to rest and recharge. Our respite options give carers the opportunity to get to appointments, go on a social outing or go on a holiday.
Community Respite
We can provide respite in the home or in the community.
Residential Respite
Minimum bookings of two weeks in one of our nine residential care homes.
One-off Services
One-off Services
We can provide support regularly or as a one-off. Examples of how clients use a one-off service include:
The Big Spring Clean
Trimming of trees, weeding, planting seasonal veggies and flowers
Window cleaning and dusting
Storing clothes and preparing the wardrobe for the next season
Pantry clean up
Outings
Day trip to the movies or to visit a friend
Visit grandchildren during school holidays
Be transported and accompanied by staff
Allied Health
Allied Health
We have many allied health professionals who can visit at home, or in one of our centres across Adelaide. We have friendly, qualified staff ready to assist with the following:
There are a series of payment options from full fee-for-service to government subsidies. For more information or to find
out how you may qualify call us on 1300 444 663.
Need more information? Read our useful fact sheets below.
