For more information about these services contact the Homecare Hotline on 5750 1443. The Alpine Shire auspices these services and the aim of these services is to assist people to remain in their own home as long as is appropriate. This can include household tasks such as cleaning, washing or assisting clients with shopping and banking. We can also assist with budget planning and meal preparation. This service also provides personal care such as showering, grooming, toileting and monitoring medication.
Respite care is available daytime and evening seven days a week.
This can take the form of in-house respite or assisting with household basics as described in General Home Care. This service is also available to the carers of these people. We can provide a limited garden and lawn maintenance service that is not a precision gardening service. Also installation of minor aids such as rails and minor repairs in and around the home, this service is not able to take the place of professional trades person. This service is available to those who are experiencing difficulty in cooking for themselves.