BY 2050 ONE QUARTER OF AUSTRALIANS WILL BE AGED 65
& OVER
We are here to help seniors and provide a range of supports. Our goal is to improve wellbeing and quality of life for each individual we work with. It’s smart to ask for help.
We’ll work with you to find the right solution for you or your loved one. We listen. Matching you to the the right service is paramount and we put a lot of focus on making sure we get that right. We take a holistic approach. We look after your emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs when providing care.
“Sometimes I wake up and think, ‘I’m in too much pain to go out today.’ But by the time I have finished with Chee the pain has gone.”
Yvonne
Frequently asked questions
I am not Catholic, can I still access your service?
What is the Commonwealth Home Support Program?
How much do our services cost?
How old do I have to be to receive government subsidised Aged Care?
How do I know if I'm eligible for aged care services?
What is a Home Care Package and do CatholicCare offer these?
Does CatholicCare offer residential aged care homes?
What is flexible respite care?
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