For people over 65 who have been approved for a government Home Care Package, the next step to receiving support at home is to choose a provider to coordinate your services.
With their local knowledge and nearly 50 years of experience delivering health, wellbeing and community services to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Healthcan work with you to tailor the type of services that are important to you to continue living comfortably in your own home and connected to your community.
“Our staff are genuinely values-driven to advocate for people to get the best out of their package,” said Michelle Franceschi, who leads the team. “We offer you choice and flexibility allowing you to decide who delivers your services and when.”
Sunbury and Cobaw has access to a range of service providers including Sunbury and Cobaw’s own supports and services such as podiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and social and exercise groups. Other types of services the scheme provides funding for include personal care, nursing, gardening, meal preparation and escorted transport services.
There is no wait list, and the Home Care Packages team at Sunbury and Cobaw is ready to begin assisting you to meet your needs and your goals and provide you personalised support to enable you to continue living independently at home and ensure that you maintain your quality of life as you age.
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is proudly not-for-profit and a rainbow tick accreditedorganisation ensuring that services are inclusive of the LGBTIQA+ community.
To find out more contact the Home Care Packages team on 5421 6061, email hcp@scchc.org.au or drop into one of Sunbury and Cobaw’s sites in Sunbury, Kyneton or Romsey. To apply for a Home Care Package, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au.
