Home and Property Maintenance Program Brochure(PDF, 1MB)
Home Maintenance (Mandarin) Brochure(PDF, 904KB)
We understand that keeping your home just the way you like it is important.
Whether you’d like to share the load in the garden, have some assistance with vacuuming, or need a handyperson to help out with some repairs, we can connect you with services to keep things running smoothly in and around your property and garden.
The City of Burnside Home Support Program can also arrange the installation of a range of minor home modifications including grab rails to keep you safe and help you to maintain your independence.
Who is eligible?
The City of Burnside Home Support Program home and property maintenance is funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). To be eligible for services, you must be aged 65 years or older or 50 years or older if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
Before you can receive services you will need to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
My Aged Care will determine the services you are eligible for and then provide you with referral codes for these services. which types of services you are eligible for and provide you with approvals for these services. To access our services you will require a Home Maintenance, Home Modification or Domestic Assistance referral code from My Aged Care. To commence services, please phone us with your referral code.
How can we help?
Contact us, we are here to listen. Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you might have and connect you with the services you choose.
Home Support: 8366 4193
- Grab rail installation*.
- Ramp installation*.
- Battery-operated smoke alarm installation.
- Magnetic door catch installation.
- Key safe installation for secure external storage of keys in case of an emergency.
*An occupational Therapy assessment is required.