Personal care
Personal care provides assistance with personal and hygiene tasks, such as showering and dressing, which residents are finding difficult to manage on their own.
The service is provided by qualified staff who follow a plan that has been developed and agreed to by you in consultation with a Council assessment officer.
Personal care is available seven days a week generally between 7am and 10pm.
Costs
Fees are based on an hourly rate in accordance with your annual income. To make a payment, view the Pay a health or community care bill information.
How to apply
Anyone can apply by making a referral for the service, including yourself, a relative or friend, a nurse, a general practitioner or another service provider.
For further information or to access this service contact:
- T: 9599 4444
- E: referral@bayside.vic.gov.au
Council staff will arrange a convenient time to visit you at home to discuss the service and obtain necessary information.
You may have someone with you during this visit if you wish, perhaps a family member or friend.
Page last updated: 21 Sep 2010