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Support Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities
Centre-Based Programs | Home Support | Community Aged Care Packages
Carer Support Services | Transport Options | Eligibility for Services
What we do and Service Information
Cockburn Community Care provides a range of support services for the frail aged, aboriginal and younger people with disabilities.
Cockburn Community Care follow the Wellness Principles with a strong emphasis on promoting independence, and are committed to developing individual options to meet a variety of community needs.
Programs offered are:
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Centre Based Programs
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Home Support
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Carer Support Services
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Kwobarup Aboriginal Program
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Community Aged Care Packages
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Transport
Centre-Based Programs
Centre-Based Programs provide a wide and varied range of activities and outings that cater to the physical, social and emotional needs of all members.
Lunch and refreshments are included in the days programs. Transport is also provided to and from the Centre in specifically equipped vehicles to allow easy access for people with physical disabilities.
Separate programs are developed for younger people with disabilities, the aged and people with dementia. We also have an Aboriginal specific program which runs culturally appropriate activities.
Home Support
The Home Support Services assists people to remain living in their own home in the community.
Assistance or support is provided with basic everyday tasks such as;
- Domestic Assistance
- Respite Care (for Carers of the frail or disabled person)
- Personal Care
- Social Support eg. Shopping assistance
- Basic Home Maintenance
- Basic Lawnmowing
Community Aged Care Packages
The Community Aged Care Packages are a Commonweath Government funded scheme.
These are planned and coordinated packages of care to assist people to remain living in their own home.
The packages are specifically designed to cater to the individual and are flexible to meet varying needs eg:
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Domestic Assistance
- Social Support
- Home Maintenance
To be eligible to receive a Care Package, the client must be assessed by a hospital based Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). A referral for this must be obtained from your doctor.
Carer Support Service
Are you a Carer?
A carer is someone who provides care and support for a parent, partner, child, relative or friend, who has a disability, is frail aged or who has chronic mental or physical illness.
Carers are a valued resource in the community providing most of the necessary in-home care.
To support Carers we offer the following:
- Support and Advocacy.
- Information and Assistance regarding respite options.
- Fortnightly coffee meetings.
- Bi-monthly Carers newsletters.
- Carers Retreats-designed for Carers to take a short break from their caring role in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere.
Transport Options
The transport program supports existing clients of Cockburn Community Care to attend medical appointments. Eg: hospital, doctors, dentists, podiatry etc.
There is a small fee involved for this service.
Eligibility for Services
To be eligible for services you must have an ongoing functional disability and must reside within the City of Cockburn. Costs for these services are minimal. Fees may vary in accordance with the National Fees Schedule.
How to find Us
The service is based at the Jean Willis Centre, Corner of Healy Road and Ingram Street Hamilton Hill.
The main office is staffed for community contact between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Main Office Number 9314 6363
Volunteers Wanted for various programs to support our clients.
Cockburn Community Care values Volunteers, come join us in the Day Centre or become a Volunteer driver.
Visit the
Volunteer Page for more information