Care guides
Daily living
Practical help with the ordinary tasks that become hard.
6 guides in this section
Each one answers a question families actually ask.
Help with housework
How to get help with cleaning, laundry and housework when energy or mobility is limited, and how to decide what to prioritise.
Read the guideMeals for one
Why cooking for one stops, what to keep in the house, and simple ways to make meals easier when energy or appetite is low.
Read the guideShopping with limited mobility
Practical ways to keep groceries and errands manageable when walking, carrying or standing is hard, from online orders to accompanied shops.
Read the guidePersonal care at home
What personal care at home involves, how to make it less awkward, and how to keep control of the routine.
Read the guideDressing with arthritis
Practical clothing and technique changes for dressing with arthritis, including adaptive aids, seated dressing and energy saving.
Read the guideTransport to appointments
Transport options for appointments in Melbourne: community transport, taxis, NDIS transport and door-to-door care, with what to check before booking.
Read the guideThe small tasks are the big tasks
A shower, a meal, a clean bathroom, a trip to the GP. When one of those becomes difficult, the whole week changes shape.
These guides are about the practical side of daily life: what helps, what to buy, what to change and when to ask for a hand. None of it is complicated. All of it makes a difference.
Start with the question that woke you up
If you are not sure where to begin, call us and describe the situation. We will point you to the right guide, or tell you if you need a different service.
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