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Aged Care

Aged Care at a glance

  • Government-funded and private aged care services across Tasmania
  • Support designed to help older Tasmanians stay independent at home
  • Services may include nursing, personal care, domestic assistance and social support
  • Support available through CHSP, Support At Home and restorative care programs
  • Care plans tailored to individual goals, health needs and lifestyle preferences
  • Experienced community nursing provider supporting Tasmanians for over 125 years

Whether you're looking for a little help around the house or more regular support to stay well at home, The District Nurses are here to help you live independently, with care that fits your life.

We offer two types of aged care services, depending on your funding:

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) — for those needing occasional help with daily tasks

Support At Home Program (SAH) — for those needing more regular or complex support

AGED CARE SERVICES

Not sure which one’s right for you? Choose the option you’ve been assessed for to learn more:

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
For those needing occasional help with daily tasks

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

The Commonwealth Home Support Program provides a range of entry level services for people who need assistance to keep living independently at home and in their community.

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Support At Home Program (SAH)
For those needing more regular or complex support

Support At Home Program (SAH)

We are an approved provider of Aged Care under the Commonwealth Aged Care Act providing a full range of services across Tasmania.

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Aged Care FAQs

The District Nurses provides a range of in-home aged care services across Tasmania, including nursing, personal care, domestic assistance, social support, medication assistance, home maintenance and restorative care programs.

Older Australians who require support to continue living safely and independently at home may be eligible for aged care services. Eligibility is generally determined through a My Aged Care assessment.

The Support At Home Program is an Australian Government aged care program designed to help older people remain independent at home through coordinated care and support services.

Short-Term Restorative Care is a goal-oriented program that helps older Australians improve independence and wellbeing after illness, injury or functional decline. Services may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing and personal care.

To access government-funded aged care services, you can contact My Aged Care to arrange an assessment. The District Nurses team can also help guide you through the process.

Yes. The District Nurses provides community nursing services that may include wound care, medication assistance, chronic condition support, continence care and clinical monitoring in the home.

Yes. Services can also be purchased privately through The District Nurses Private Services, including nursing, personal care and in-home support.

The District Nurses provides aged care and community support services across Tasmania.

Yes. Aged care services are designed to support safety, independence and wellbeing at home, helping many older people continue living in their own community for longer.

Support may include:

  • personal care
  • domestic assistance
  • transport support
  • meal preparation
  • social support
  • exercise and wellbeing programs
  • nursing care
  • home maintenance

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