In-home Support

Independent and safe at home

Helping you stay independent and safe at home

Royal Freemasons has a rich history of providing care and services that enable older people to continue living independently and safely at home.

We provide government-subsidised services in Melbourne through the Home Care Packages Program (HCP) and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

Contact us to receive personalised help tailored to your needs.

Services

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Home Care Packages (HCP)

Through the government-funded Home Care Package Program (HCP), we can provide you with a range of coordinated services to meet your different care needs.

We can help you:

Manage your health

  • Personal care
  • Nursing
  • Allied health and therapy services
  • Meal preparation and diet

Keep your home environment safe and clean

  • Domestic assistance
  • Home maintenance
  • Minor home modifications
  • Goods, equipment, and assistive technology
  • Respite

Stay connected to your community

  • Transport
  • Social support
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Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) in an entry-level, in-home support program for older people who need assistance and services to live independently and safely at home.

These services might also be suitable if you have had a setback and need support for a brief time to help you get back on your feet.

The services we provide include:

Nursing

  • Wound management
  • Diabetes management
  • Medication management
  • Continence management
  • Dementia care and support
  • Stomal therapy

Allied Health

  • Occupational therapy
  • Group exercise classes

Let us make life more enjoyable for you and your loved ones, whether it be for a once off, short-term or long-term service.

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Home Care Packages

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Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

Are you eligible for in-home support services?

Royal Freemasons offers subsidised in-home services to older people through the Home Care Packages (HCP) program and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), based on their support needs and age eligibility.

You may be eligible for subsidised aged care services if:

  • You need help with some everyday tasks
  • You are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)
  • You are on a low income, homeless or at risk of being homeless, and aged 50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)

The first step is to apply for an aged care assessment. You can do this by visiting the Australian Government’s My Aged Care website

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/am-i-eligible

or calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422

We understand this process can be confusing and stressful to navigate, so please do not hesitate to contact us for obligation-free support.

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Enquire today

Explore our home care services by inquiring below

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1800 756 091

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Why choose Royal Freemasons?

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Consistent staff who know and understand you

You’ll see the same friendly faces every day, enabling us to better understand your needs, choices, goals and stories. We build personalised relationships with you and your loved ones, becoming an extended part of your family.

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Making every day your best day

Throughout all aspects of our service delivery – from practical care to your daily activities, your specific choices are top of mind – all provided with a caring, timely and effective approach so that every day can be a great one.

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Fostering connection and community

We understand the importance of meaningful connections – every one of our locations and services strives to foster and drive community relationships so you can experience true sense of belonging.

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A full spectrum of tailored services

Whatever your care needs are, we can meet them with our full suite of care services including retirement and independent living, home care, residential aged care,  dementia-specific care, aged care respite, transition care, wellness services and palliative care.

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We’re driven for you, by people like you

As a registered non-profit organisation, any profits received are invested back into care and service delivery so we can continue to meet your needs in a sustainable way.

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156 years of experience and understanding

Since 1867, we have been caring for Victorians who may need a little more support to continue living secure, dignified and rewarding lives.

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