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As a result of your treatment you may find that you experience difficulties at home with domestic chores and self care. You may also have children at home who require extra attention. The Home and Community Care (HACC) is one program that helps people to live independently in their own homes and to participate in their communities. It also helps the carers. The HACC Program provides funds for government and community organisations to provide the required services. It is a joint Commonwealth and State/Territory Program. You will find many support services funded under this program. HACC Services are allocated on the basis of relative need. If you need someone to advocate on your behalf you can contact the HACC Advocacy Line on: Mildura Rural City: 1800 236 998 Your Cancer Support Nurse or Social Worker can offer advice on appropriate service providers. You will find information about funding assistance in the Financial subcategory. Home Support is grouped into the following sub-categories:
Having young children at home can be an extra concern when you are receiving and recovering from your treatment. There are services available that provide occasional low or no-cost childcare with trained workers. There are services offering living aids (eg seat belt cushioning), home alterations (eg hand rails) and home aids (eg shower seats). Many of these services are provided by Local Councils, Hospitals or Community Health Services. If you have concerns about your ability to cope when you go home, ask to see the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist at your treating hospital for advice. There are community home help services which provide assistance with housework and general day-to-day needs. We also list the Telstra Priority Assistance service which assists with prioritised connection/reconnection of a Telstra telephone service. There are support services offering meals delivered to the home. There may also be commercial businesses in your area which offer this service. Many Palliative Care services are able to visit in the home and provide valuable information and support for people with long term treatment needs. Respite Care services are designed to provide rest and support for people with a chronic or disabling illness. Both the person with cancer and their carer may need time out at some stage during their cancer journey. Support such as day care, supported accommodation or support in the home may be available. This will depend on the particular Respite Service, and your individual needs. Talk to your treating hospital Social Worker or your Specialist Cancer Nurse about such services and your eligibility to access them. |
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 September 2008 23:34 ) |
