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DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
Home Help provides a range of services in your home to enable you to live
independently in a safe, comfortable and clean environment, services include
tasks such as housekeeping, bed stripping and remaking, vacumming and
wet areas cleaning. Depending on assessed need. Fee for this service. PERSONAL CARE Personal Care is available for people who wish to maintain their independence and privacy at home, but need assistance with the essential tasks of daily living, such as bathing, getting dressed and grooming. Assessed on need. Fee for this service. PODIATRY SERVICES Fortnightly. Fee for this service. IN-HOME RESPITE This service offers you an interval of rest or relief while you are caring for a loved one who is elderly or has a disability. This is an important service, which gives the primary carer the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate without the person they care for needing to enter a residential care facility. A carer will come to your home to provide care while you have a break. Currently limited to 4 hours per week dependent on assessed need. No overnight or weekend care. Fee for this service applies. SOCIAL SUPPORT This service is provided by paid professional carers, volunteers and coordinated by TAPSS, to assist clients to participate in the community. It involves social visiting, shopping,assistance with bill paying, writing letters or going to the library. This service is usually provided one-on-one. Currently limited to 1.5 hours per week depending on assessed need. CENTRE BASED DAY CENTRE This service provides Centre based respite opportunities for regular socoialising, outings, activites and respite for carers. This service is provided by professional staff. Transport is provided to and from centre, morning tea and lunch provided. Client hours for Day Centre is 9.30am - 2.30pm. Clients require an assessment before attending. There is a fee for this service. SHOPPING BUS This service is provided by a mix of paid staff and volunteers. Clients must be able to shop independently. Support workers can assist with carry of shopping. Clients must be able to get on and off bus with minimal assistance. Fee for Service OTHER SERVICES TAPSS Provide Transport This service is provided by volunteers and is co-ordinated through TAPSS. Volunteers can also assist with shopping for clients. TAPSS require 24-48 hours notice to co-ordinate transport. Volunteers may wait and provide return transport if the appointment is only 10 minutes, but they can not be expected to wait at a Doctors. Fee for service. Home Maintenance & Garden Maintenance This service is provided by a mix of paid workers and volunteers. Our team assist with pruning, weeding and minor repairs such as changing light bulbs and placing bulk rubbish on the verge for bulk pick-up. This service is extremely limited. Fee for Service. Meal Preparation TAPSS offer assistance with meal preparation to clients who find they are having difficulty with aspects of cooking but would still like to prepare their own meals. Assessment required prior to service, including dietary requirements and safety issues in relation to providing meals. Fee for service. Social Outings and Support Small social groups (8 - 10) are available to clients to enable clients to participate in activities in the community. Excursions are arranged by TAPSS staff with transport included. Fee for Service. |
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