"More and more older Australians want to continue to live life their way by maintaining their freedom and independence at home."
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Life Without Barriers has expanded home care services to the Geelong region to meet growing demand from locals looking for high-quality, personalised care delivered within the comfort of their own home.
Claire Slocombe, Life Without Barriers’ Regional Operations Manager for the Geelong region, says there is a rising trend towards older Australians looking for tailored care services that support them to stay living at home for longer.
"More and more older Australians want to continue to live life their way by maintaining their freedom and independence at home while staying connected to their local communities," said Claire.
"Our purpose at Life Without Barriers is to change lives for the better and support people to live a life free of barriers. For home care services, this means we take care of all those things that are getting harder for them, while empowering them to keep doing those activities they love."
"As a nationwide not-for-profit provider, made up of smaller local care teams, we build relationships with our people by listening to what’s important to them and tailoring care services to suit their needs and preferences."
"We understand that every person we support is unique and design our care to meet these unique needs."
According to Claire, the start of a new year is often a time where older people and their families start to explore what support options are available and it can be hard to know where to begin.
"Receiving aged care services can be daunting for many families, and we’re here to make getting the help you need at home as easy as possible," continued Claire.
"My advice to families starting to think about aged care is that it’s never too early to start the conversation."
"Many of the older people we support start off by accessing cleaning, transport to appointments, or gardening, and then move up to higher level services such as personal care and nursing support when they need them."
"We can support them every step of the way."
"What I love about working at Life Without Barriers is that we work really hard to put people at the centre of their care, with support delivered by a caring and committed local team," Claire said.
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Aged Care Services FAQ's
Where does Life Without Barriers provide Aged Care services?
Right across Australia! From big cities to smaller towns.
What Aged Care support does Life Without Barriers provide?
The aged care system can be a bit tricky to navigate, but we’re here to help you every step of the way. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been approved to receive government-funded aged care services and looking for a provider, we can help.
Am I eligible for Aged Care services?
To be eligible for government-funded aged care services you need to be 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people). Other eligibility factors are based on your health, how you’re managing at home, and any support you currently receive. These areas are explored in your assessment.
Will I receive care straight away?
You may not receive care straight away, as you may be put on a waiting list with My Aged Care. The length you’ll wait for care will depend on the funding you are approved for. Once you’re assessed and approved, My Aged Care will keep you updated on availability.
What do I need to pay?
What you need to pay varies from person to person. For some aged care services, you may need to complete an income or means (income and assets) assessment. For others, you will need to pay a contribution for each service.
Can I switch to Life Without Barriers from another service provider?
Absolutely! Our team are here to listen to your needs and discuss how we can support you or your loved ones to access help at home that meets your individual needs. Find out how to switch to Life Without Barriers.
Our national Aged Care team can help you find the care that’s right for you.
Email the team at agedcareenquiries@lwb.org.au or call 1800 792 359.
