Services
The services available can vary based on where you live, the level of care you need and if you’re eligible for government funding.
IRT has over 30 years of Home Care experience, supporting older Australians in Wollongong and the greater Illawarra region. Our dedicated and qualified team can tailor our services to your preferences, down to how you like your cuppa.
Continue living your best life, independently at home with our compassionate team there to support, when you need them most.
We provide a range of home care services covering Illawarra and the surrounding areas, including but not limited to:
The services available can vary based on where you live, the level of care you need and if you’re eligible for government funding.
Stay connected with social outings with family, friends and the local community.
Access allied health services like physiotherapy or podiatry to enhance your health and wellbeing.
We can fix locks, test smoke detectors and carry out home safety repairs or modifications.
Professional, personalised nursing care or respite care delivered in the comfort of your own home or one of our aged care centres.
“She can’t drive anymore so they take her out and when she comes back she looks like a different person in her face, and it’s really lovely.”
– Jo Gibson
A range of home care services are supported by the Commonwealth Government to encourage more Australians to stay in their own home. We are a community owned provider approved for the following types of funding:
If you’re approved for funding, the government pays your home care package provider a subsidy to arrange a package of care services to meet your needs.
The level you’re allocated depends on your individual needs and how much support you require to remain independent at home. Depending on which level of Home Care Package you’re approved for, choose from any of the specialist services listed above.
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is an entry-level form of home care funding that aims to help those who need a low level of support to keep living independently at home.
Only recommended to those who need one or two services, CHSP can be a great way of getting immediate support while waiting for Home Care Package funding.
Some of the services listed above can be accessed through the Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Program.
It is not designed high-level care needs. If you have long-term high-level personal care needs, you may be eligible for the Community Nursing Program.
Contact our friendly team for more information.
Private home care services are available to those who to prefer to pay privately or aren’t eligible for government funding.
Ask our friendly team which services might be available for you.
Contact us for more information.
If you need a little helping hand to keep living at home and need home care, the first step to find out if you’re eligible for government-funded services is to register with My Aged Care and speak with the aged care assessment team.
If you need a little helping hand to keep living at home and need home care, the first step (unless you’re paying privately) is to register with My Aged Care and get an assessment. This is the Australian Government’s aged care services portal where you can access information and apply for funding.
To check your eligibility and to book an aged care assessment, call 1800 200 422 or apply online at My Aged Care. My Aged Care will arrange for an assessor to visit your home to understand your daily needs.
Services Australia reviews your income, excluding your home, to determine how much you may need to contribute towards your care.
My Aged Care will send you a letter confirming your approved care level, types of services you can receive and your individual support plan.
Call 134 478 to organise your services with IRT. We’ll talk through your personal needs and goals, the home care services that suit you best, your cultural or language preferences, and any costs or fees involved.
As you get older you may want to continue living in your own home – it’s often the place where you feel most comfortable, have your social connections and family might be close by.
But to be able to do so, you often need the right services and support in place.
A Home Care Package is a government-subsidised program for eligible seniors designed to help older people who want to stay at home for longer.
It lets you access long-term support services which help you continue living independently in your own home.
We caught up with Jo Gibson, the daughter of IRT Home Care client Shirley Pilgrim, to learn more about her family’s positive experience of getting a helping hand from IRT.
Home care is a support service for seniors who need assistance with daily care and household tasks to keep living independently and safely in their own homes.
Whether it’s help with domestic duties such as cooking and cleaning or simply warm companionship, home care offers personal, physical or emotional support that empowers you to keep living independently at home.
Customers receive services based on their specific needs and individual care plan. This might include assistance with daily activities such as showering or personal hygiene, and they can also receive medical care from registered nurses and allied health professionals.
The instinct for many is to remain at home for as long as possible and seek assistance from family. With time, however, it can become increasingly difficult to manage daily living and relying heavily on family for help can become taxing for everyone. If you or your loved one is struggling to perform daily activities or is suffering from isolation, it might be time to consider home care.
There are a few common signs that you or your loved one may need to consider home care:
Learn more about the common signs it’s time to apply for home care here.
Home care is a highly beneficial service that can empower you or your loved one to keep living independently at home and enjoying a higher quality of life. It offers the support you need with daily activities such as cooking or cleaning without relying on family for assistance.
Home care can also help you maintain hobbies and interests that have become more difficult, and can even help alleviate feelings of isolation through warm companionship and connection.
Benefits of home care include:
Whether you need a little bit of assistance, or a lot, you can trust our experienced home care staff to understand you and meet your needs.
How much you pay for home care depends on the type of care you need, the provider you choose, your individual financial circumstances and the services you receive. The Australian Government helps pay for home care services for eligible people.
At IRT, we make it easy for you to understand your home care costs. Whether you are receiving government support or wish to pay for your services privately we have put together an easy to use guide which explains costs, options available to you and eligibility for government support. Learn more.
There are several factors to take into consideration when choosing a home care provider, including the level of care required, services offered, provider background and staff.
There’s no doubt that making the decision to get extra support at home can be difficult. It can be an emotional time for you and your loved ones and concerns can come up. The best way to make a good decision is to visit several aged care centres to compare them and get a feel for them. Ask the questions that are relevant to your needs, listen carefully to the responses and keenly observe what is happening around you.
Find out more about how to choose a home care provider.
It’s easy to start living your best life at home with IRT. Join the waiting list for a government funded Home Care package. Just give our friendly customer service team a call on 134 478. We can help you to:
Switching is easy! Just:
You’ll be issued with a final statement from your old provider and your unspent funds will be transferred to your new account with IRT.
| Local Government Area (LGA) |
Suburb | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| Wollongong | Coniston | 2500 |
| Gwynneville | 2500 | |
| Keiraville | 2500 | |
| Mangerton | 2500 | |
| North Wollongong | 2500 | |
| West Wollongong | 2500 | |
| Wollongong | 2500 | |
| Cringila | 2502 | |
| Lake Heights | 2502 | |
| Primbee | 2502 | |
| Warrawong | 2502 | |
| Port Kembla | 2505 | |
| Berkeley | 2506 | |
| Coalcliff | 2508 | |
| Helensburgh | 2508 | |
| Otford | 2508 | |
| Stanwell Park | 2508 | |
| Stanwell Tops | 2508 | |
| Thirroul | 2515 | |
| Bulli | 2516 | |
| Russell Vale | 2517 | |
| Woonona | 2517 | |
| Bellambi | 2518 | |
| Corrimal | 2518 | |
| East Corrimal | 2518 | |
| Tarrawanna | 2518 | |
| Towradgi | 2518 | |
| Balgownie | 2519 | |
| Fairy Meadow | 2519 | |
| Fernhill | 2519 | |
| Mount Ousley | 2519 | |
| Mount Pleasant | 2519 | |
| Figtree | 2525 | |
| Kembla Grange | 2526 | |
| Unanderra | 2526 | |
| Avondale | 2530 | |
| Brownsville | 2530 | |
| Dapto | 2530 | |
| Horsley | 2530 | |
| Kanahooka | 2530 | |
| Shellharbour | Albion Park | 2527 |
| Albion Park Rail | 2527 | |
| Barrack Heights | 2528 | |
| Lake Illawarra | 2528 | |
| Mount Warrigal | 2528 | |
| Blackbutt | 2529 | |
| Dunmore | 2529 | |
| Flinders | 2529 | |
| Oak Flats | 2529 | |
| Shell Cove | 2529 | |
| Shellharbour | 2529 | |
| Shellharbour City Centre | 2529 | |
| Minnamurra | 2533 | |
| Kiama | Bombo | 2533 |
| Jamberoo | 2533 | |
| Kiama | 2533 | |
| Kiama Downs | 2533 | |
| Kiama Heights | 2533 | |
| Saddleback Mountain | 2533 | |
| Gerroa | 2534 | |
| Gerringong | 2534 | |
| Werri Beach | 2534 |
