Services for seniors and people with disability

My Aged Care is the starting point to access Australian Government funded aged care services. My Aged Care provides:

• information on the different types of aged care services available, such as help at home, short-term care, and aged care homes
• an assessment of needs to identify eligibility and the right type of care
• referrals and support to find service providers that can meet your needs
• information on what you might need to pay towards the cost of your care.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Australian Government My Aged Care services, people must:

• be aged 65 years or older (50 years and older for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people)
• require assistance with day-to-day activities.

How to apply

Apply by phoning My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday, and 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday or via the My Aged Care website.

The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) can provide assistance to help you to continue living safely in your home and to actively participate in your community.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for the QCSS if you are under 65 years old (or under 50 years old for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) with: 

• a disability (and are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme)
• chronic illness, mental health or other condition
• other circumstances that impact your ability to live independently in the community.

How to apply

Applications may be made:

The NDIS provides funding to eligible people based on their individual needs.

Eligibility

• be under 65 years
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a Protected Special Category visa
• have a permanent and significant disability.

How to apply

Contact your nearest Local Area Coordinator or the National Disability Insurance Agency by phone 1800 800 110 or visit their website.

Carers Queensland is the Local Area Coordinator in Moreton Bay

Level 5, 10 The Corso, North Lakes.

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday.

Phone 1300 999 636 or (07) 3384 1600.

Email moretonbaylac@carersqld.com.au.

This service provides safety-related information, referrals and subsidised assistance.

Eligibility

• be aged over 60 years or of any age with a disability
• a pensioner concession card holder
• unable to complete the work yourself because it requires technical expertise or is a risk to your health and safety
• unable to have the works completed through alternative assistance

If you are eligible, you may receive a financial contribution towards labour costs for minor home maintenance or modifications that both:

• relate to your health, safety or security
• need to be done so that you can remain at home.

How to apply

Visit the Home Assist Secure website for more information.

You may also contact a local Home Assist Secure service:

• Pine Rivers Home Assist Secure (gardening not available from this service): (07) 3889 1852
• Bribie Island, Caboolture and Kilcoy Home Assist Secure: (07) 3809 9610
• Redcliffe Home Assist Secure: (07) 3284 0526

Still have not found what you are looking for? The service that you are seeking may be listed on My Community Directory.

Moreton Bay's “My Community Directory” is a free online directory of community groups, clubs, services and facilities. It is designed to connect people with local health, social and community services and activities.

There are also many private providers and businesses that provide home and garden maintenance services for a fee. Search the Moreton Daily business directory for local businesses.

Visit gardening businesses for a list of business that provide gardening services advertised on the directory.