Services at Adssi In-home Support

This page outlines health, personal care, social, and home support services available through Government-subsidised programs like Support at Home, CHSP, Out-of-Hospital Care, NDIS, or via private funding.

Domestic assistance

Supporting your independence by assisting with or taking care of housekeeping and cleaning tasks, giving you more time to enjoy the things you love.

Our support workers can help with housekeeping and cleaning tasks, working with you to tidy and organise your home and shopping. This support allows you to focus on what matters most to you.

Assistance with ironing, laundry, and bed making.

Support with cleaning tasks like dusting, vacuuming, and mopping.

Organising shopping, with support for independent outings.

Home maintenance and repairs

Essential home and garden maintenance, helping to keep your space safe, tidy, and functional.

Our workers can help you maintain a safe and comfortable home environment, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.

Gardens and Lawns: Light garden maintenance such as lawn mowing, pruning, weeding, and yard clearance to keep outdoor areas safe and tidy.

Repairs and Safety: Assistance with essential minor repairs and maintenance — tasks you may have once managed yourself — such as cleaning gutters, replacing lightbulbs, or fixing a broken door handle.

Meals

Assistance with preparing meals, including tailored options for health, religious, cultural, or other dietary needs, providing you with food that is nutritious and suitable for your lifestyle.

Our support workers are skilled in supporting you to make your meals nutritious, enjoyable, and suited to your needs. This includes everything from meal planning to portioning and packaging. Support also include the option of per-prepared meal delivery.

Assistance with preparing meals and meal planning, including special diets to suit your preferences and lifestyle.

Help with portioning and packaging meals for easy storage and access.

Offering guidance on nutrition and meal options to support your overall wellbeing.

Supporting you to choose nutritious pre-prepared meals from a menu, delivered to your door.

Nursing care

Nursing provided in your home by qualified nurses and support staff. Services can include help with medication, wound management, injury support, and continence care.

Our qualified nurses and support workers provide expert nursing services in the comfort of your home. We’re here to ensure you receive the personalised care and support you need.

Providing expert wound care and management.

Assisting with medication administration.

Conducting general health assessments and evaluations.

Offering education to enhance self-management.

Supporting mobility challenges or continence care needs.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on improving fine motor skills (the movements of the body’s small muscles) to help improve quality of participation in daily activities.

Our qualified occupational therapists work with you to develop skills needed for independent living through tailored strategies and interventions.

Creating personalised treatment plans to overcome physical barriers.

Assessing and implementing interventions to adapt environments for your needs.

Enhancing the skills essential for daily independence.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy focuses on improving gross motor skills (the movements of the body's large muscles) to enhance quality of movement and overall physical wellbeing.

Our qualified physiotherapists work with you to improve mobility and independence through customised exercises, manual therapy, and assistive devices.

Developing personalised exercise plans to improve movement and strength.

Using manual therapy techniques to reduce pain and increase mobility.

Recommending assistive devices to support your physical independence.

Personal care

Assistance with personal care and daily routines provided by experienced support staff, including bathing, grooming and getting dressed.

Our experienced support workers assist with personal care and daily routines, tailoring their approach to your unique needs and preferences.

Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming, including shaving with electric razors.

Support with toileting, continence care, and oral hygiene.

Helping you safely use equipment like hoists for mobility or personal care tasks.

Respite

Respite services offer professional care for individuals in need, temporarily relieving primary caregivers and allowing them to rest and recharge.

Our experienced support workers provide short-term care and support tailored to meet the needs of both you and your support network, giving caregivers peace of mind that you will continue to receive care while they take a break.

Providing personalised care to maintain your routines and wellbeing while your caregiver is away.

Offering flexible care options that cater to both you and your caregiver’s needs.

Allowing your support network to take time for themselves, knowing you’re receiving quality care in their absence.

Social support and community engagement

Enjoy the company of others on supported outings and bus trips, with transport and companionship to shopping, appointments and social groups to keep you connected to your community.

Staying connected with your community and enjoying meaningful social interactions is an important part of wellbeing. Our Social Support service helps you maintain a fulfilling lifestyle through a variety of activities and personalised support.

Connection & Companionship: Our experienced support workers provide in-home or telephone-based social visits and can assist with technology so you can stay in touch with family and friends.

Transport & Outings: We coordinate and provide transport for appointments, shopping trips, community events, and supported group outings.

Activities & Groups: Join others on enjoyable bus trips and outings such as nursery visits, movies, lunches, variety concerts, and shopping trips. We also celebrate special events like Easter, Christmas and the Melbourne Cup.

Community Programs: We support participation in local group programs at centres such as Men’s Sheds and Over 50s clubs, helping you build lasting friendships and connections.

Transport

We provide door-to-door transport services, helping you visit family and friends, attend medical appointments, participate in social events, and go shopping with our assistance.

Our experienced support workers will pick you up and drive you anywhere you want, whether to attend a medical appointment, go to the shops to catch up with a friend or participate in a family gathering or community event.