Veterans Home Care (VHC)
The Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) program provides low level home care services t eligible veterans and war widows and widowers. Australian veterans or mariners, or war widow/widowers of an Australian veteran or mariner, who have a Repatriation Health Card – for all conditions (Gold) or Repatriation Health Card - for specific conditions (White) may be assessed for all VHC Services.
White Card holders who are eligible under the Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Act 2006 or are British, Commonwealth & Allied entitled persons or persons with eligibility under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act are advised to contact a VHC assessment agency on 1300 550 450 to discuss eligibility for VHC services.
To access VHC services a comprehensive assessment is conducted by a VHC assessor. Support with activities of daily living is provided through the VHC program. Typical support covers domestic assistance, personal care, home maintenance and nutritional assistance. Personal care is a broad term and includes assistance with showering, dressing, medication, transfers, eating, shopping and attending social activities.
Triggers for referral
- The person is unable to cope independently with everyday activities such as housework, cooking, showering and dressing
- The person has poor nutrition
- The person is becoming socially isolated, due to their inability to drive or use public transport
- Carer stress, where the person has a carer
Contact Details
Tel 1300 550 450 to discuss eligibility for VHC services