By offering a range of basic support services HACC enables people to stay in the community and live as independently as possible, where otherwise they might have felt the only choice was to move into a hostel, nursing home or other supported residential facility. Assistance with everyday household and personal tasks such as basic cleaning, laundry, shopping and keeping appointments. A delivered hot, chilled or frozen meal for people at nutritional risk. Allied health or paramedical services such as dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and speech pathology. Group activities such as gentle exercise, gardening, craft, games and outings.
Some services also offer group activities such as parent support and outings.
With the help of additional services, even people with very complex needs can remain living at home through HACC Linkages services. A fee, based on income, is charged for most services however people will not be refused a service if they cannot afford to pay. Ask for a copy of the HACC fees policy brochure. How to Obtain HACC Services People requiring HACC services need to be assessed for eligibility and support is offered to choose and obtain the best service or combination of services to meet their current and future needs. During the assessment people may wish to have a family member, friend, interpreter or advocate present.