Home Care Services
Banana Shire Council deliver home care services in Taroom and Wandoan. These services are designed to support residents to stay in their homes longer and improve access to the community.
Assistance for residents can include:
- Bathing, hygiene, and grooming
- Cleaning, laundry, and other chores
- Meals and food preparation
- Nursing
- Day respite
- Home and gardening maintenance
- Transport to appointments and shopping
- Social outings, groups, and visitors
These services are offered through the following funded programs:
If you are an existing client or interested in finding out about our services, please give us a call at 0499 975 968 or email: homecare@banana.qld.gov.au.
As you get older, everyday tasks can become more difficult. Even though you need help, you may still want to live at home. Asking for help doesn’t mean losing your independence or moving out of home.
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) helps older Australians access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home.
CHSP works with you to maintain your independence rather than doing things for you.
To find out more: call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) | My Aged Care.
Home Care Packages (HCP) are one of the ways that older Australians can access affordable care services to get some help at home. They are designed for those with more complex care needs that go beyond what the Commonwealth Home Support Programme can provide.
Home Care Packages can be an option if you need a coordinated approach to the delivery of your help at home - perhaps because you need help with many everyday tasks, or the care you need is more complex or intensive.
To find out more: call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit Home Care Packages | My Aged Care.
Do you live in Taroom or Wandoan and experience challenges accessing your community?
If you meet the following criteria, you may be eligible for support with transport:
- are you under 65 years of age
- have a disability, mental health, or chronic health condition.
- have limited access to transport options.
To find out more visit Community Transport.
