Community Care Services (CCS)

Winton Shire Council are approved providers for home care services including:

• Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
• Support at Home (SAH) and the
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The Commonwealth Home Support Program provides entry-level support for older people who need some help to stay at home.   Our program will work with consumers to maintain their independence and keep them as well as possible.  For more information 1800 200 422 or visit the website https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/.

Support At Home (SAH) are one of the ways that older Australians can access affordable care services to get some help at home. They are designed for those with more complex care needs that go beyond what the Commonwealth Home Support Programme can provide. 

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a nationally funded scheme designed to provide access to lifelong support for people living with a disability. The scheme identifies supports to assist people meet their goals and enable them to life their life the way they want to.  If your disability affects your ability to take part in everyday activities and you acquired it before the age of 65, the NDIS is for you. For more information contact 1800 800 110 or visit the website https://www.ndis.gov.au/.

These services are delivered by qualified and competent staff from the Winton Neighbourhood Centre, to support eligible frail older people and younger people with disabilities with tailored in home services in home care to enable consumers to live independently and achieve their goals. Service types delivered include Domestic Assistance, Personal Care, Social Support, Home Maintenance and Transport.

Support at Home Fees

Prices for Services
Services	Monday-Friday	Weekend	Public Holiday	After Hours
Transport (over 20km)	$110.00	$131.43	$192.44
Transport (in town limits)	$17.50	$26.29	$140.20	$140.20
Domestic Assistance	$99.00	$105.67	$140.20	$140.20
Personal Care	$100.00	$115.67	$140.20	$140.20
Social support & community engagement	$99.00	$105.67	$140.20	$140.20
Meal Preparation	$99.00	$105.67	$105.67	$140.20
Community Care home maintenance	$99.00	$105.67	$140.20	$140.20

Prices for Brokered Services
Home Assist Secure (Longreach)	Per Hour	$120.00
Home Maintenance (Contractor)	Per Hour	$71.00
Tunstall Monitoring	Per Month	$22.04
Meals on Wheels	Per Meal	$11.67
Brokered Services and one-off purchases including equipment and consumables and Allied Health Services	Full Cost Recovery

 

Commonwealth Home Support Program Fees

Prices for Services
Services per hour	Monday-Friday	Weekend	Public Holiday	After Hours
Transport (over 20km)	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00	$20.00
Transport (in town limits)	$5.00	$5.00	$5.00	$5.00
Domestic Assistance	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00
Personal Care	$5.00	$5.00	$5.00	$5.00
Social support & community engagement	$2.00	$2.00	$2.00	$2.00
Meal Delivery (Winton)	$7.00	$7.00	$7.00	$7.00
Meal Delivery (Isisford)	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00
Community Care home maintenance	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00	$10.00

 

Prices for Brokered Services
Home Assist Secure (Longreach)	Per Hour	$10.00
Meals on Wheels	Per Meal	$11.67
Tunstall Monitoring	Per Month	$20.00
Hospital Laundry	Per Service	$12.00
Brokered Services and one-off purchases including equipment and consumables and Allied Health Services	Full Cost Recovery

Process for regular price increases

Our prices will increase every year. Prices will be increased in line with the official Consumer Price Index issued.

Our Contact Details

Registered Provider: Winton Shire Council

Address: 75 Elderslie Street, Winton Qld 4735

Phone: (07) 4657 2666