Services
These services provide practical support to older people, people of all ages with a disability and the carers of these people with the primary objective of preventing early or inappropriate admission of people into residential care.
- Intake and Assessment
- Home Care
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
- Home Maintenance
- Meals on Wheels
- Social Support and Community Transport
Brochures available to download
Other related information concerning Home and Community Care Program services include:
- Fees and Payment Options
- Changing or Cancelling Services
- Feedback and Grievances
- Advocacy, Access and Equity
Home Care
Should you need some assistance with household chores, either inside or outside the home, we can help.
Tasks undertaken:
- Cleaning
- Vacuuming
- Mopping floors
- Dusting
- Laundry and ironing
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Shopping
- Banking and paying bills
Personal Care
Our Personal Care service is for residents who no longer can get about as freely.
Tasks undertaken:
- Showering and bathing
- Dressing and undressing
- Getting in and out of bed
- Shaving and washing hair
- Feeding
- Mobility and toileting
- Prescribed exercise or therapy programs
Respite Care
Carers appreciate a helping hand every now and then. Respite Care enables primary carers to have a break, or assist with the care of a child or adult with a specific intellectual or physical need, including the frail aged.
Tasks undertaken:
- Assistance with personal care tasks
- Monitoring of medication
- Meal preparation
- Reading and writing letters
- Independence and skill promotion activities
- Monitoring and supervising
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Home Maintenance
Home Maintenance services focuses on safety and security around the home. Our friendly home maintenance crew can assist in a range of tasks.
Tasks undertaken:
- Installing handrails, grab rails, hand-held shower fittings
- Minor repairs
- Fixing jammed doors
- Changing light bulbs
- Installing smoke detectors
- Fitting locks, handles and catches
Tasks NOT undertaken:
- General gardening services for clients or recommending tradespeople. Residents seeking local gardening or trade services may refer to telephone directories such as Yellow Pages, websites listing local services, local newspapers, and word of mouth.
Meals on Wheels
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Meals on Wheels is a vital service for residents of Frankston City, providing a hot, nourishing meal five days a week. Clients invited to enjoy a social meal throughout the week at various locations around Frankston. More information can be obtained at the time of your Assessment.
Services provided:
- Delivered Meals Monday to Friday 11:00am and 1:30pm
- Frozen Meals for weekends or public holidays
Note:
- Meals will not be delivered if you are not home to receive them. Alternative arrangements can be made with the Meals on Wheels Kitchen
Social Support and Community Transport
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Social Support
It is important for older residents to get out of the house and continue to participate in activities where they can socialise and have fun. As part of our Social Support Program, Council staff and volunteers organise regular group outings and activities.
Clients must be physically independent and able to manage the steps into the bus with limited assistance.
Community Transport
Frankston City Council offers a range of transport options for residents, including trips to the library, Jubilee Park Aquatic Centre, exercise programs and senior citizens' centres. Groups can also book a community bus and drive themselves to activities and outings.
- Community Bus Hire and Bookings
- Frankston South Community Recreation Centre - Agestrong and Hinges with Twinges
- Jubilee Park Aquatlc Centre - Frankston Fabulous Fifties Swimming Club Inc.
For further details please contact Aged Services on 1300 322 322
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