Community Care South

Southern Cross Care (Tas.) Inc. has 40 Community Aged Care Packages (pdf) in the Hobart metropolitan area from Claremont to Sandy Bay and the Eastern Shore.

The aim of these packages is to establish a program of care in partnership with the client which enables and encourages independence and quality of life. Flexibility is the key to the package of care and the agreed range of services can change as the clients care needs change. Eligibility for these packages is after assessment by the Aged Care Assessment Team  (link). The client contribution is modest and no one is refused care because of financial hardship.

All field staff are qualified and skilled in the delivery of flexible care which is tailored to meet each clients needs in an individual and supportive way. Professional and experienced case management ensures seamless care which is tailored to meet each individual’s changing needs. The packages are designed to maintain and restore independence and quality of life.
 

Services include but are not limited to:

• Personal care such as showering or dressing
• Meal preparation
• Transport ,shopping and social activities
• Housework and laundry services
• Gardening
• Assistance with medication.
• After hours support service

Southern Cross Care (Tas.) Inc. is also a contracted provider for eligible Veterans under the Veterans Home Care Scheme. Assessment for eligibility is conducted by an external assessor who may be contacted by phoning 1300 550 450.

Commonwealth Funding is also provided for our unique In Home Diversional Therapy Programme (pdf).  This service provides meaningful respite for the primary carer of someone living with dementia. Activities are designed to enhance the psychological, spiritual social and physical well being of the client by developing a unique plan of care for each person. All staff are qualified in this specialist area and have great skills in the care of people living with dementia and the special needs of those who care for them.

In addition to Government subsidised services we can also offer the same high standard of supportive care on a In Home Fee for Service  (pdf) basis to those who for some reason are ineligible for other funding or who may require additional services. .