My Support

Extra Support - to do the things you want to do

My Support is a user-paid service supporting you to live a better life through topping-up your existing funded support. My Support also provides resources to agencies to continue to assist people they support.

Some of the services you can expect to receive include:

• sleep-overs to ensure there is assistance available should the need arise 
• flexible breaks to support you or your carer
• showering, and other personal care 
• home care such as cleaning or filing
• active overnight stays to ensure there is assistance during the night 
• meal preparation to maintain a nutritious diet
• assisting you to travel to social meetings or community commitments

My Support ensures that:

• you get extra assistance to achieve the things you want to do with considerations for your culture, age, religious beliefs, disability, likes and dislikes
• there is sufficient support for the primary carer to maintain the caring role
• support agencies can link to extra staff support when needed
• children are able to receive extra support during school holiday activities
• there are regular reviews of the service we provide

annecto staff are matched to suit your style of personality and cultural background to provide:

• health related support such as peg feeding
• epilepsy management
• dementia specific support
• positive behaviour support

Our support staff also undergo police checks, and where relevant Working with Children checks, and are well supported with on-going training in dementia care, health and safety, first aid and communication.

For more information call: Metro Melbourne (03) 9687 7066 or Mildura: 5021 5456
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