Community Care is dedicated to ensuring that our community is an inclusive and accessible place for all. Council supports seniors, people with disability and carers through a range of services and activities. Council’s stall at the CARE Melton Expo will provide an opportunity for you to access information, speak with Council officers and ask any questions that you may have.
Help at Home
Council offers a range of home-based services to eligible residents whose capacity for independent living is at risk, due to frailty in older age, living with disability or caring for an individual.
Domestic Assistance
Assistance with general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety, unaccompanied shopping or bill paying.
Personal Care
Assistance with showering, toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing and other non-nursing tasks.
Respite
Support in the home or the community so carers can take a break.
Social Support Individual
Accompanied assistance with grocery shopping or transportation to medical appointments.
Property Maintenance
Assistance with minor household repairs and modifications for safety and security. Services may include installation of held hand showers, rails, smoke detectors etc.
Food Services
Provide delivered and centre based nutritious three course meals.
Social Support Programs and Activities
Encourages and promotes social connections, independence and well-being, whilst providing respite and support to carers. Some of these activities may include gentle exercises, games, special interest groups and outings to help maintain health, flexibility, mobility and self esteem in a supportive environment that maximises individual wellbeing.
Accessing services
Before you are able to access services, a A referral for an assessment will be required.
Other Services and Activities
Community Care also offers:
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Melton City Council - Community Care
Community Care
CommunityCare@melton.vic.gov.au
9747 7200
Melton City Council - Community Care
Community Care
CommunityCare@melton.vic.gov.au
9747 7200