Community Care

CACP or EACH Enquiry

Community Care

Flexible Support At Home

We understand how important it is for seniors to remain living independently at home. To enhance their quality of life we offer flexible support at two levels:

Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) low level of care (Hostel equivalent) and
Extended Aged Care at Home Packages (EACH) high level of care (Nursing Home equivalent).

Sometimes it is the little things that make a big difference - such as help with cleaning, showering, dressing, or much-needed respite.

As these services are partly Government-funded, they are available to seniors and their carers who have been assessed as eligible to receive a Community Aged Care Package (CACP) by an Aged Care Assessment Team. This is designed for people whose needs can be managed at home, with support.

Our CACP Case Manager uses a consultative and holistic approach to develop a care plan and to coordinate appropriate services, which may include:

Home care - house cleaning, laundry, meals preparation
Personal care - showering, dressing, hygiene
Assistance to access social and recreational activities and day programs
Short-term in-home respite for a carer
Minor home and garden maintenance
Assistance to access community transport
Nursing care
Assistance to access allied health services, such as podiatry, occupational therapy, etc.
After hours support services, if required
Referral to other services.

Our Case Managers monitor and review services on a regular basis to ensure they are meeting the identified needs.

Availability of Flexible Support at Home

Catholic Homes currently provides these services to eligible seniors living in the following Local Government areas:

Banyule, Boroondara, Brimbank, Darebin, Hobson's Bay, Hume, Knox, Manningham, Maribyrnong, Maroondah, Melbourne, Melton, Monash, Moonee Valley, Moreland, Nillumbik, Whitehorse, Whittlesea, Wyndham, Yarra, The Yarra Ranges.

CACP Brochure - English

CACP Brochure - German

CACP Brochure - Greek

CACP Brochure - Hungarian

CACP Brochure - Italian

CACP Brochure - Latvian

CACP Brochure - Maltese

CACP Brochure - Polish

Brochure about Extended Aged Care at Home Packages