Help at home

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At Home magazine

Read the first issue of our new magazine, At Home with Helping Hand

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Listen to our podcast!

Helping Hand has entered the age of podcasts with Age Old Problems: New Aged Care

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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.

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See Retirement Living
See Residential Care

Advice

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

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Contact Helping Hand’s Home Care Services team for questions about your account, invoices or services. Keep your Client ID details nearby so the team can help quickly.

Next step: Call Helping Hand on 1300 444 663 or use the enquiry pathway on the website.

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.

Retirement villages are generally designed for older people who can live independently but want a lower-maintenance home in a more supported, community-based environment. Eligibility, age requirements and village agreements can vary. Retirement living is different from residential aged care because it does not provide 24/7 nursing care.

Next step: Contact Helping Hand to discuss retirement living options, current availability and whether a village may suit your needs.

Yes, visitors are generally welcome in retirement living, including family and friends. Visitor stays may depend on village rules, the type of unit and any relevant agreement terms.

Next step: Ask Helping Hand about visitor guidelines for the retirement village you are considering.

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.

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