Home Assist

What services does Home Assist provide?

Minor Home Maintenance

gutter cleaning
window cleaning
minor home repairs
changing light bulbs
check of smoke detectors

Garden Maintenance

rubbish removal
trimming back shrubs and bushes
garden clean up

Home Security

free Home Safety and Security Assessment/Advice through the SA Police Crime Reduction Section

Home Care

support to maintain and regain independence by providing:

tips on easier ways of doing household tasks
information on equipment and aids
referrals to strength and balance programs

domestic assistance
spring cleaning

Who can we assist?

frail, elderly people living in their own homes

What do services cost?

There will be a nominal cost incurred with these services. A contribution towards the cost of the service will be negotiated at the time of application. No consumer will be denied access to services because of an inability to pay fees.

How do I apply?

People aged 65 and over can apply in person at the Local Government Centre situated at the Homemaker Centre at 6 Dutton Road Mount Barker or tel. (08) 8391 7234. You will need to register with the Commonwealth Government's My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. Staff can assist you to register if required.

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Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Mount Barker District Council.

If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment:

Contact us through the National Relay Service website
Give the National Relay Service our number – 8391 7234

For more information, visit: National Relay Service

Community Programs Unit

Address: 6 Dutton Road (PO Box 54), Mount Barker
Telephone: (08) 8391 7234