Support at Home Archives - Home Care Assistance Central Coast

Could the New Centrelink Thresholds Reduce Your Support at Home Contributions?

From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government introduced updated Centrelink income and asset thresholds as part of its annual Age Pension review. While many people assume these changes only affect...

New Changes Could Make It Easier to Challenge Your Support at Home Assessment

Since November 2025, My Aged Care assessments have been generated by software called the Independent Assessment Tool (IAT), not just by the assessor you meet. If your funding package doesn’t...

Home Care Assistance Nominated for HESTA Excellence Awards

We’re incredibly proud to share that Home Care Assistance has been nominated for the HESTA Excellence Awards, recognising the outstanding work of our dedicated team in delivering high-quality in-home...

Autumn Wellness: Getting Ready for the Cooler Months

As the long summer days begin to shorten and the air turns cooler, Autumn Wellness Central Coast comes into sharper focus as a key time to prioritise health and wellbeing. Seasonal changes can have...

Supporting Care Gvers - Home Care Assistance Central Coast

Supporting a Parent While Juggling Life? You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone

Caring for a parent often becomes part of life quietly and gradually. One day you’re helping out here and there. The next, you’re managing appointments, safety concerns, paperwork, and emotional...

Getting Reassessed for a Support at Home Package - Home Care Assistance Central Coast

Feeling Your Needs Have Changed on CHSP? A Support at Home Package May Be the Next Step

Many people across the Central Coast start their aged-care journey with the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). It offers small amounts of help — usually enough to stay on top of daily tasks. But...

Private Care with Home Care Assistance Central Coast

Getting Support Sooner: How Private Care Helps While You Wait for Funding

If you’re on the Central Coast and currently waiting for your Support at Home funding to be approved, you may be feeling unsure about what to do in the meantime. Many older adults reach out to us because...

Finding Connection: Tackling Loneliness for Older Adults - Home Care Assistance Central Coast

Finding Connection: Tackling Loneliness for Older Adults on the Central Coast

Many older adults on the Central Coast share that this time of year can feel emotionally difficult. The rush of Christmas has settled, families have gone home, and daily life becomes quieter. For those...

Home Care Assistance Central Coast - Support at Home Co-Contribution Fees

Understanding Co-Contribution Fees in the Support at Home Program

Funding in-home care can feel confusing, especially with the Support at Home Program introducing new rules around what you may need to contribute. Many older Australians are unsure how much they’ll...

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