The Australian population is aging. Many seniors wish to live independently for as long as they can. Most want to avoid moving into residential aged care facilities. Older Australians want to receive the needed aged care services in their homes for as long as possible, as they appreciate the comfort, familiarity, and size of their homes.
To accommodate this growing demographic, Home Care Services launched the Support at Home program in November 2025. This program gives senior Australians a simple way to access services that can be delivered at home. Services offered include personal care and assistance with housework. This allows seniors to live in their preferred homes as they age.
The Support at Home program has many different services that can be customized for each senior Australian. Seniors may need assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, moving and other important daily activities. Many seniors also appreciate help with housekeeping, gardening, and other activities as these help them to manage their home better and stay safe.
Most of these services help seniors to improve their physical health, but they also help seniors to manage their mental and emotional health. These services help to reduce feelings of isolation. Seniors also appreciate the social engagement and support that these services provide. Family members can also feel more comfortable knowing that their loved one has access to professional personal care services.
With new programs developed and implemented by senior care services, seniors can enjoy the comfort of their homes and don't have to compromise on their independence and care.
With the care services available, services can be accessed after a brief eligibility check, which can be done by calling or visiting the website of the senior care services in Australia. The initial assessment can be done by the senior or a family member and requires the completion of a brief questionnaire regarding the individual’s health, mobility, and care needs.
The assessment aims to determine which services they will qualify for, to ensure that seniors are not overlooked, they will be contacted after a certain period of time and they will receive information regarding the services that will assist them and the frequency at which services are provided.
Preparing for the needs assessment is valuable because it allows families to prepare for the needs assessment, including that professional home visits will be conducted by a trained staff member to determine needs and make recommendations for como services and other online services.
The selection of a service provider is the most important part of the support at home process. The selection process will be influenced by the experience of the provider, flexibility in service provision, staff training, and the ability of the provider to accommodate service preferences.
What to expect from a service that cares for your loved one? What questions should you ask a service provider to ensure your loved one is receiving consistent care? How is the service provider’s staff training program and turnover? What emergency care staff are available? What is the emergency procedure? What should you ask to ensure your loved one is receiving reliable and consistent care?
What is the senior’s preference for a service provider? How does the senior wish to be cared for? What is the correct alignment for the senior to feel cared for?
In-home care services are a way to ensure that elderly Australians are able to continue living in the comfort and safety of their own homes without losing their dignity or independence. There is a range of services offered from simple daily assistance to a complete household care service with the support of care services.
This support has positive outcomes for seniors.
Aging undoubtedly presents many challenges. However, these challenges are made easier with the right support services, it will be a joy to be able to stay in a familiar environment.
