The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides funds to many organisations to deliver services designed to help frail older people and younger people with a disability, and their carers, to live independently at home. HACC services may be provided by well know service providers, such as your local Council or Community Health Service, or by smaller, less known agencies.
The resources in this section provide information on accessing the HACC Program, fees, and rights and responsibilities.
What is meant by 'Community Care'?
Most people value being able to live in their own home but some frail older people and younger people with a disability and their carers may find this difficult without assistance. Help can be provided by relatives and friends and by formal services.
Community care services are the formal services provided in your home or in your local community. For example, podiatry (or foot care) can be provided in your home or at a local health service or seniors' centre. Community care services are funded by different levels of government (Commonwealth, State, and/or local) through a variety of programs.