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Aged care at home

dacsa is a registered aged care provider. Through the Australian Government's Support at Home program, we help older people stay independent, safe and connected in their own home.

Registered Aged
Care Provider
Support at Home

Stay independent in the home you love

Support at Home replaced Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care in November 2025. It funds the help you need to keep living safely at home, based on your aged care assessment.

We work with you and your family to plan services around your routine, and adjust them as your needs change.

What's included

How we can help

Support at Home services are grouped into three types. We tailor them to what you need and what your assessment approves.

Independence

Help to keep doing things for yourself

  • Personal care, like showering and dressing
  • Help with taking medications
  • Transport to appointments and outings
  • Social support and community access

Everyday living

Help around the home

  • Cleaning and laundry
  • Gardening and yard maintenance
  • Shopping
  • Meal preparation

Clinical care

Delivered through qualified partners

  • Allied health, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatry
  • Coordinated with your GP and care plan
Getting started

How to access Support at Home

  1. Get assessed

    Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or at myagedcare.gov.au to arrange an aged care assessment.

  2. Choose dacsa

    Once you're approved, let My Aged Care or us know you'd like dacsa as your provider.

  3. Plan your care

    We meet with you to agree your care plan and budget, and sign your service agreement.

  4. Start your services

    Your support begins, and we review it with you regularly.

Not sure where to start? Call us on (02) 8328 2888 and we'll guide you through it.

Short-term support

Support at Home also includes short-term help, such as restorative care to help you recover after illness or a fall, and funding for assistive technology and home modifications. Ask us, or My Aged Care, whether you're eligible.

Your rights

As a registered provider we follow the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Statement of Rights. You can choose, change or stop services, and raise concerns at any time without it affecting your care.

Let's talk about the support you need

Call us for a friendly, no-obligation chat. We can explain how we work, what your plan or package can cover, and how soon we can start.