Why choose Albany Community Care?
Albany Community Care is the only provider in the Great Southern created by locals and governed by locals, for the local community. We are here to support seniors and their carers to enjoy an enhanced quality of life in WA’s Great Southern.
We’re Local
We partner exclusively with other local Albany providers to give you a holistic approach to your care.
We’re Not-for-Profit
All the fees you pay go directly back into providing and improving the services you receive or into other local, charitable organisations.
We’re Approachable
We want your feedback and you can ask us anything. You can speak to someone directly, either over the phone or face to face, and we’ll assist and support you however we can.
We’re Transparent
We don’t hide fees or cover up concerns – we partner with you to learn and improve.
Live local and grow with us
SERVICES
We offer a range of services to provide you with holistic support. Your input is fundamental in deciding which services you need and how they are delivered.
Feel supported with one-on-one social support, at home or out and about
Book a friendly driver to help you safely reach your appointments on time
Enjoy learning, friendship
& belonging
Get assistance with your medications, or visitors who make sure you are safe & well
Find help for home care
& maintenance to keep your house and garden safe & tidy
Reserve a seat to enjoy hot, satisfying, three course meals for lunch. Guests welcome!
Access caring health providers, such as physiotherapists
We provide Occupational Therapy services in our Wellness Centre or your home
We provide respite services to care for you while your carer is away
Be welcomed by new friends at our social groups and on outings
Stay active with supported health & fitness groups
Get fresh, affordable, homestyle meals delivered to your home
How to access our services
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To receive government subsidised services, you must be registered and assessed by My Aged Care. You can either:
• Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 – if you need help with this, please ask; or
• Go to myagedcare.gov.au; or
• Call us on 9841 8668 to make a referral on your behalf (My Aged Care will still contact you or your representative to discuss your needs)
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After registering with My Aged Care, you will be assessed by the government assessment team as either eligible to receive CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) entry level services or HCP (Home Care Package) services.
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Select Albany Community Care as your preferred provider, and we will arrange a meeting with you to discuss your needs and preferences, and create your care plan.
Need to find out more?
If you are not eligible for government subsidies, or you don’t want them, you can still receive services from us as a private client.
All the same Quality Standards and how we deliver your services will remain the same, however you will be required to pay the whole cost of the service yourself.
If you would like services from us without government assistance, please call us on 08 9841 8668.
Reach out and contact us for more information
Albany Community Care acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live, the first people of the nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.