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Aged Care
Discover more about government-funded aged care services
Service Overview
Our aged care services provide essential support to help older community members maintain their independence and quality of life.
Delivered by the Aged Care Team at TSIRC, we provide support for people with low care needs including domestic assistance, transport, home modifications, respite and social support.
- Aged care support workers employed at TSIRC
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20 +
- Community members supported weekly through the aged care programs
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10
- Communities TSIRC provides aged care support services to
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14
Useful Information
We offer two aged care support programs for residents in our communities: The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and the Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS).
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) offers domestic assistance, social support, personal care, other food services, flexible respite, home modifications, transport and goods and equipment.
Eligibility criteria: 65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people). Or 50 years and over (45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), on a low income and homeless, or at risk of being homeless.
The program provides support for people with low level care needs who wish to remain at home. Basic support services include household help, meal preparation and delivery, personal care and transport.
Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)
The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) offers in-home support and community connection support services.
Eligibility criteria: Under 65 years old (or under 50 years old for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people), and not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The program provides low intensity supports to assist residents to live independently, increase connections and participate in your local community, thereby reducing social isolation.
Associated costs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
All aged care service-related enquiries, please contact us:
Phone: 04577 30148 or 0459 957 409
Email: tsirc.agedcare@tsirc.qld.gov.au
Alternatively, contact your local Divisional Office and ask them to pass on your details to the Aged Care Team. Find your local Divisional Office here.