Getting help at home
The City of Unley provides services to help with basic chores both inside and outside of the home. Short-term help is available for those who have recently been discharged from hospital or have experienced a significant change in circumstance. In certain cases, ongoing support in the home can be arranged. To learn more about In-Home Support Services, watch the short video here.
Domestic and Home Maintenance Services at capacity
Please be advised that our Domestic and Home Maintenance services have reached full capacity, and we are currently unable to accept new requests. For immediate assistance or alternative service options, we recommend contacting My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visiting the My Aged Care website. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience.
Available services
Cleaning and tidying
My Aged Care ‘Domestic’ referral is required to access these services.
Standard services
- General house cleaning
- Unaccompanied and accompanied shopping
- Laundry assistance
- Bed making.
Interior spring clean
Everyone loves doing a good clean once in a while. The Spring Clean service is designed for bigger jobs that we only do once in while, such as:
- cleaning the tops of cupboards
- cupboard doors
- light fittings and window sills
- high dusting
- ceiling and exhaust fans
- removal of cob webs
- oven cleaning
- removing curtains for washing
- wiping bathroom tiles and shower alcoves.
Window cleaning
Cleaning windows and sills is also a big job that can be difficult to manage. The window cleaning service is specifically designed for interior and exterior windows and sills and may involve taking down window screens to get the job done.
Maintenance and repairs
Maintenance
These services aim to assist residents to maintain their independence, safety, accessibility and health and wellbeing within the home environment to ensure the home is maintained in a safe and habitable condition.
Minor home maintenance repairs and tasks available include:
- Changing light globes
- Replacing toilet cistern washers and tap washers
- Replacing smoke alarm batteries and installing non-hard wired smoke alarm devices
- Minor carpentry and fencing
- Fly wire screen repairs
- Gutter Cleaning
My Aged Care ‘Home Maintenance’ referral is required to access these services.
Modifications
Installation of key safe boxes, magnetic door catches, grab rails and other home modifications as recommended by an Occupational Therapist.
Other tasks and repairs can be discussed at the time of request.
A My Aged Care ‘Home Modifications’ referral is required to access these services.
Garden maintenance
Basic pruning and general gardening services such as slashing, sweeping and raking are offered to improve safety and accessibility in the garden. Height limitations apply to all pruning work.
These services aim to contribute to resident safety and minimise hazards such as obstructed access to pathways and washing lines, possible fire hazards and the reduction of overgrowth to improve security and alleviate attraction of pests.
Some work may require an assessment to determine suitability.
Please note, Lawn mowing is not provided as part of the garden maintenance program.
A My Aged Care ‘Home Maintenance’ referral is required to access these services.