Community support at home

Local councils, community health services and volunteer organisations can provide help of different kinds. For instance, some local councils provide home help services including: 

There are fees involved with some of these services and some have eligibility criteria. Phone your local council for more information about the services and supports that might be available in your area.

Community health services can also link you to financial advisers, social workers and other types of support. They may also have vouchers for supermarkets, petrol, etc for people experiencing severe financial hardship.