Caring for someone at home

Find out about getting help at home and ensuring your home is safe for the person you care for.

Safety at home

Changes to your home, or where the person you care for lives, can help them live independently and reduce their risk of getting hurt.

These could be simple changes, like:

  • removing clutter and trip hazards
  • installing night lights
  • installing smoke detectors
  • putting non slip strips on the edges of stairs.

You can also make home modifications like installing ramps and hand rails.

Develop caring skills

If you want to develop skills for your caring role, Carer Gateway has free courses and coaching. Find out more about courses and coaching on the Carer Gateway website.

Getting help at home

Home help services can help the person you care for with things like:

  • showering and going to the toilet
  • cooking, cleaning or other chores
  • transport to go shopping or to appointments
  • delivering meals.

Find out more about getting help at home on the Carer Gateway website.

Find out more

Find out who to contact for help at home and what help is available from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care. These links will take you away from myGov.

  • At home

    Carer Gateway lists services you can contact to get help at home.

  • NDIS home and living

    If home and living goals are part of their NDIS plan, find out what supports the NDIS may fund.

  • My Aged Care help at home

    If they’re eligible, they may get home help, including home modifications through My Aged Care.
Page last updated: 23 August 2023