This service provides early intervention services that are flexible, timely and responsive to people's needs and enables them to maintain independence and to enhance quality of life.
The program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program and Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (a Commonwealth and State Government Project) and the Town of Gawler.
The Gawler Home Assist Program aims to assist eligible residents to remain living independently within their own community. This is achieved through the provision of a range of subsidised services which supports clients to maintain their own health, safety and wellbeing within their home environment.
Who does the program assist?
Services are available to Council residents who are aging (over 65 years), physically frail, have a permanent disability (under 65 years) or who are carers of these people.
A program information booklet is available from the Home Assist Office at the Elderly Centre, 37 Fourteenth Street Gawler and also at the Gawler Administration Centre, located at 34 High St, Gawler East.
What support is available?
A wide range of services are available to support people to remain living independently in their own home.
For example:
Minor Home Maintenance:
The Program provides assistance with essential minor home maintenance tasks, with a focus on ensuring your home remains safe and habitable. Assistance includes:
- minor carpentry (repairs of gates, doors etc)
- gutter cleans
- replacing light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries
- repairing dripping taps
- window cleaning
- installation of key safe
- irregular minor garden services
Minor Home Safety Modifications:
Minor home modifications is available to improve safety, mobility and accessibility in the home. Please note, that some modifications will require an Occupational Therapist assessment prior to installation. Home modifications may include:
- installation of handrails
- ramps and half steps
- flexible hand held safety hoses
- taps and door handle replacements
- door reversals
- removal of shower screens / doors
Domestic Assistance:
The Program offers basic domestic cleaning services for times that residents may be unable to undertake the tasks themselves. This may include:
- cleaning of wet areas
- laundry assistance
- linen change
- vacuuming and mopping floors
- assistance with an annual spring clean (eg. high dusting)
Social Support:
Social support can be provided by a Contractor for short term assistance or on an ongoing basis via a volunteer through our partnership with the Gawler Health Service. Social Support can include:
- friendly visiting
- telephone companion
- accompanied activities, such as assisted shopping and support to participate in everyday activities such as banking and bill paying
- movie / lunch / coffee outings
Personal Care:
Short term assistance is available to support you with basic personal assistance, following illness or hospital admission. Support may inlcude assistance with:
- showering
- dressing
- standby assistance
How much does it cost?
All clients are encouraged to contribute towards their service and pay for any materials. A subsidised set fee is in place and this will be discussed with you before your service is provided.