What is HACC?
The Home and Community Care (HACC) program provides basic support services to some older people, people with a disability and their carers to assist them to continue living independently at home. This includes:
- support to participate in social activity in a group or one-on-one
- assistance with everyday household tasks
- assistance to enhance nutrition, function, strength, independence and safety
- assistance to support your independence in your personal care activities such as showering and dressing
- assistance to keep up with essential activities such as shopping, banking and maintaining social contacts
Information for consumers and carers
- Eligibility, cost and finding services
- Support for carers
- How to make a complaint
- Looking for more information on aged and community help? Phone the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres on 1800 200 422.