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Halo Care promotes independence with information for those thinking about and those who may require community care services and support.

Our History

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is funded by the Australian Government and supports volunteer visits to provide support and companionship to older people.

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Our Vision, Mission & Values

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is funded by the Australian Government and supports volunteer visits to provide support and companionship to older people.

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Our Strategy

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is funded by the Australian Government and supports volunteer visits to provide support and companionship to older people.

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Our Board

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is funded by the Australian Government and supports volunteer visits to provide support and companionship to older people.

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Our Leadership

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is funded by the Australian Government and supports volunteer visits to provide support and companionship to older people.

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Our Partners

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is funded by the Australian Government and supports volunteer visits to provide support and companionship to older people.

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Halo Care is a benevolent organisation committed to ensuring quality care to all who require support to remain active and independent members of our local community. We have been providing individual and innovative care tailored to our clients’ needs since 1992.

HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options) walks hand in hand with those caring for others. We can help you with information and assistance negotiating the aged care market place. We can help you when you are dealing with changing health needs and abilities of those you care for.

HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options) can assist you to negotiate the challenges you face. We can help you to reach your goal of remaining active. We can assist with ensuring you live a life filled with all the activity, community spirit and engagement that you wish to have.

Community Care

Services

Would you like some help to get up and start your day? How about assistance to prepare a delicious healthy meal?

We can help you get out and about in your community

Have you considered having support to connect with other likeminded individuals?
Maybe you would like to learn something new!
Is there something you have always wanted to do?

We can help you keep doing something you have always liked to do

We can help you to set the goals that you wish to achieve and together we will work towards them. Whether it is a new skill that you want to learn or supporting you to keep living life to your fullest capacity.

HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options) Association is an approved registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.

Am I eligible?

In order to apply for funding under NDIS, you’ll need to fit the following criteria.

  1. Have a permanent impairment that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities;
  2. Must be under 65 at the time of applying for funding;
  3. Live in Australia, are Australian Citizens , have permanent Visa holders or protected special category visas;
  4. Require the support from a person because of a permanent and significant disability.

Who can I talk to about eligibility and funding?

We are more than happy to talk to you regarding the NDIS program. You can call us on 9498 4800, or you can contact the NDIS directly on 1800 800 110.

How do I apply for NDIS funding?

To apply you need to complete an Access Request Form that can be downloaded from https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis.

This form will need to be completed with your GP and or other health professionals who will submit a supporting evidence form.

How do I access services with HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options)?

Once you have received your approvals you can contact us on 9498 4800 to initiate service provision.

The HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options) Coordination team will make contact with you to arrange a home visit.

A ‘service agreement’ is generated between HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options) and you detailing expectations of service provision, a copy is given to you for your records.

You will be asked to complete a privacy and consent form. Your advocate can also be involved in this process This will enable HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options) to contact appropriate persons in cases of emergencies

You can contact HALO (Home and Lifestyle Options) directly, through referral and other Community networks and from the NDIS website.

Once the assessment has been conducted services will commence within 14 working days.