From the moment we were born, most of us have had a helping hand guiding us through life’s milestones.

From those first steps to getting your first job, buying your first car, and moving into your first home, there’s usually someone by your side offering support.

Throughout the years, while the supportive person in your life may have changed, the need for support remains. So, if you find yourself needing a helping hand around the house or garden, we can be there for you.

With over 70 years of experience, we’re committed to helping older South Australians live their best lives.

We have a range of home care services and allied health support to help you stay healthy and living independently at home.

Discover our services

How to access services

Services are offered both in-home and within the community. These include cleaning, personal care, garden & home maintenance, home modifications, transport, social support, nursing, respite, one-off services, and allied care.

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    Arrange an assessment with My Aged Care. Call 1800 200 422 or visit myagedcare.gov.au

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    Advise My Aged Care your preferred provider is Helping Hand.

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    After the assessment, My Aged Care advise you what you are eligible for and give you a code.

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    Contact us on 1300 653 600 for more info and to start services.

Listen to our podcast for Home Care advice

Age Old Problems: New Aged Care – authentic and relatable conversations about aged care services and how to access them – direct from those in the know.

Our first episode hosted by Kate Holland focuses on Home Care. In this episode we delve into how to access services, the different types of funding available and the benefits of being with Helping Hand. You’ll hear from Jo Carter Jones, Group Manager Retirement Living & Housing and Home Care client Reg, who offers a thought-provoking perspective on how older men can be their own worst enemy when it comes to asking for help.

Connect with us to find out more

If you need more information you can call one of our friendly team members now, or request a callback at a preferred time.

Or if you are ready to register your interest in this service, you can do this online now too.

Advice about Help at Home

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In-home care allows you to continue living independently at home. You can tailor the care you receive to meet your needs, and support is offered on a sliding scale from basic to high care needs.

Residential care is there for people who are no longer able to live independently at home, either due to physical frailty or the need for increased support due to conditions such as dementia. Support and care is provided 24/7, including meals, assistance with daily living activities, and lifestyle and activity programs.

The cost of help at home services varies from person to person, depending on what services you are receiving, and your own personal financial situation. The Government may contribute toward your care costs, and you may be asked to contribute towards them too if you can afford it. My Aged Care provides an overview of the costs involved on their website, and we also publish our fees for Home Care Packages and Elevate by Helping Hand on our website.

There are many allied health professions, including physiotherapy, podiatry, speech pathology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy and dietetics. Allied health professionals are university qualified practitioners, who have specialised expertise in preventing, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions and illnesses. Our allied health practitioners work within a multidisciplinary health team to provide specialised support for different client needs.

Find out more about our allied health services.

Qualified nurses can visit clients in their home and make them feel safe and comfortable. They can help with managing wounds, medication, continence and more. They can carry out health assessments and reviews, and help with monitoring blood pressure, oxygen levels and more. Our nurses are a great support for people who are recovering from injury or illness and need some help to get back on their feet.

Transition care provides short-term care after a hospital stay to help you get back on your feet. You can have nursing, physical therapy and personal care services. You will need to have hospital staff arrange an assessment while you are still an inpatient, or you can arrange this yourself by phoning My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.