Published on 28 July 2023
Council has now withdrawn from the delivery of home support and community-based services In Glenelg Shire.
This decision applies to:
The majority of Council’s Aged and Disability clients fell under the CHSP category. The CHSP provides entry-level support for people over the age of 65 who need some help to stay at home.
Portland District Health, Heywood Rural Health and Western District Health Services (on behalf of Casterton Memorial Hospital) now provide these services as outlined in the table below:
Portland District Health (PDH)
Heywood Rural Health (HRH)
Western District Health Services (WDHS) on behalf of Casterton Memorial Hospital (CMH)
Domestic Assistance
Flexible Respite
Meals
Personal Care
Social Support
Home Modifications in the Heywood area
Home Modifications in the Casterton and Portland areas
Home Maintenance in the Heywood and Portland areas
Home Maintenance in the Casterton area and surrounds
The HACC Program for Younger People is targeted at people aged under 65 and Aboriginal people aged under 50 who need assistance with daily activities.
Uniting Victoria/Tasmania have been confirmed as the incoming provider for the HACC PYP in the Glenelg Shire.
Uniting Vic/Tas have formally taken over the service from 1 July 2023.
Regional Assessment Services (RAS) assess people for eligibility for entry level home help services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
Barwon Health have been confirmed as the incoming provider for the Regional Assessment Service in the Glenelg Shire.
Barwon Health have formally taken over the service from 1 July 2023.
Email: chsp@swarh.vic.gov.au
Email: chsp@heywoodruralhealth.vic.gov.au
Email: hello@unitingvictas.org.au