Overview
Our Ageing Well team provide support with personal care, daily activities and social connections for Deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing seniors through My Aged Care. Our service offers flexible, holistic support in Auslan, helping seniors maintain their independence and wellness.
Specific services are client-led, but can include:
- Assisting with household chores, laundry, and shopping
- Providing support with personal care tasks such as showering, dressing, and toileting
- Conducting general home maintenance, including gardening and minor adjustments
- Arranging transportation for social outings, shopping, and appointments
- Facilitating connections with local social groups, outings, and community engagements
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Our Supports & Services
Home Care Packages (HCP)
Our Ageing Well team provide supports delivered in Auslan for Deaf and hard-of-hearing seniors to live independently at home through our Home Care Packages (HCP). Under a Home Care Package (HCP) we ensure that Deaf seniors have access to a range of holistic and personalised services, equipment and aids to meet all of their aged care needs.
Social Support Individual (SSI)
We offer Social Support Individual (SSI) funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) for Deaf seniors in New South Wales. Our dedicated support workers provide social support at home and in the community to ensure that Deaf seniors maintain their social connections and stay engaged in the activities important to them.
Specialised Support Services (SSS)
Deaf seniors in South Australia can access Specialised Support Services (SSS) with a referral code from My Aged Care. With SSS, seniors with specialised needs, including seniors who only require temporary support, can access resources and services for safe and independent living.
Ageing Well Resources
Resources for My Aged Care
My Aged Care is a Commonwealth Government-funded initiative to provide a variety of in-home supports for seniors. Click here for more information about My Aged Care, eligibility, and how to get started.
Auslan Resources for Deaf Seniors
We’ve partnered with a number of other organisations to produce Auslan resources on topics for healthy and active ageing informing you how you can look after yourself better. Watch the videos below in Auslan (captions embedded).
Resources for Carers & Family Members
As part of our commitment to excellence in care for people with disability and their carers, and to best serve the needs of the Deaf community, we have partnered with Wellways Australia to facilitate access to the Carers Gateway, a national service connecting carers with a range of supports.
Get In Touch
Not sure where to start with My Aged Care or want to learn more about our Aged Care supports and services? Contact us via this form.
