Our SINC workers provide individualised support to people throughout the ACT and NSW Southern Highlands who are:

• 65 years or older, or 50 years or older and identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, or 50 years or older and on a low income, homeless or at risk of homelessness
• still living at home
• in need of help at home to continue to live independently

This may include:

• domestic assistance,
• social support,
• gardening and home maintenance,
• personal care; and
• transport

We also hold regular community education talks for senior members of the community in the ACT. Guest speakers are invited to provide information covering various topics of interest.

For more information on referrals to the program please contact My Aged Care on 1800200422 or Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn on 6163 7600.

Funded by the Department of Social Services Commonwealth Home Support Program

Referral

A referral can be made by an individual or on an individuals behalf by a friend or family member, another health professional (such as their GP) or another service provider.

Referrals can be made by completing the referral form or contacting our team on 6163 7600.

Our referral form can be accessed here: 

Request for Service – Self

https://mccg.my.site.com/housing/s/request-for-service-self

Request for Service – Referrer

https://mccg.my.site.com/housing/s/request-for-service-referrer