Community Care to help you live well at home We know how important it is for you to live well at home, connected to family and friends, and being active in the community. annecto is proud to offer three tiers of care and support for older Australians who wish to remain living in their own homes. these levels include: Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) Low level care for people at home Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) High level care (nursing home level) for people at home Dementia - Extended Aged Care at Home (Dementia EACH) High level Dementia care (nursing home level) for people at home

Gordon and Amy are husband and wife who receive community care from annecto. This support enables them to continue to participate actively in their community and remain in their own home. Gordon agrees that the support annecto provides has made a significant difference to their lives. 'Without the gardening, cleaning and other support, Amy and I may have been placed into residential care all too prematurely.' Gordon produces the two hour radio program 'Sinatra and Friends' every week for community radio station 98.1 FM from home.

We actively encourage people to be involved in life - in activities during the week and weekend which allow for positive and supportive social networks and an increased feeling of wellbeing.

Flexible range of services may include case management, personal care, domestic assistance, meal delivery/preparation, home and garden maintenance, transport or in home respite, just to name a few.

Projects and activities provide older Australians an opportunity to meet with their peers, form friendships and learn about services that are available to them. Depending on the region and the level of care, activities may include creating projects such as large wall murals with a professional artist, recording life stories through digital storytelling, making Life Books, regular swimming groups or singing and touring with the SongBirds, annecto's very own choir.

our planning and support services include:

• Person-centred community care in the home such as home and garden maintenance or personal care
• Flexible day, evening, overnight and recreational respite to support carers
• Practical help and information to manage at home. For example, nutrition, meal preparation or delivery, maintaining personal interests and hobbies, with transport to help you get there
• After-Hours Response support, seven days a week and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays
• Support workers from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, auslan interpreters and multilingual Infoline.

Are there fees for these services?

Fees are in line with current Department of Health and Ageing guidelines.

annecto has strong links with other providers specialising in aged care. These links help to provide ongoing assistance, referral and liaison to ensure your support is comprehensive, holistic and uninterrupted. To find out if you are eligible to receive Community Aged Care Packages, please contact us at any our Eastern, Northern and Loddon Mallee offices. 

You will need to obtain a referral through your local Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). If you would like assistance locating your nearest ACAT, click here to find your local ACAT or call Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222.

These services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing through the delivery of our Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) program, our Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) program and our Dementia Extended Aged Care at Home (Dementia EACH) program.