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23:36 18 Sep 19

Oxley Home Care are real professionals, and I was lucky to find them. They followed up promptly on my initial call, and always stayed in contact. They went out of their way to help me get started with a care worker, who was always prompt and supportive. I can highly recommend them !

Bec Jamieson

05:20 06 Sep 19

Supportive and caring organisation with clients best interests at heart. A truly wonderful place to work

Emma Clyant

02:59 06 Sep 19

Such a supportive and caring organisation to work for

Karen Kaye-Smith

00:37 02 Jul 19

I do not know what I would do without Oxley Home Care. From Management/Office staff to Carer's, the service is exceptional. The level of service and the interaction of Carer's with my parents is just amazing. Absolutely exceptional. At times I have needed adhoc services urgently and Oxley Office staff has organised this with ease for me. I cannot praise Oxley Home Care enough. I know they have my parents needs and wellbeing a priority. I do not hesitate in recommending Oxley Home Care .

SOFIA KATSIARIS

07:16 17 Dec 18

I have been very fortunate to find a provider like the Oxley Home Care team. From senior management to Regional care Manager, to all the lovely ladies in the office and all the care workers that have assisted in helping me take care of my mother at home, I have found them to be very professional in all aspects of there work. They have been very understanding and caring and very compassionate , always willing to do above and beyond in assisting me to take care of my mother and giving me and my family the moral support to continue to do so. I highly recommend Oxley Home Care to anyone who is in need of any type of care for themselves or for there loved ones or even for a friend. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Oxley Home care Team. You are amazing. Please continue the terrific work of always helping others. Thank you again. Sr. Sofia.

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Accessing Home Care after 50…

By Gilian Douglass
March 13, 2017
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Aged Care

Aboriginal Australians can access aged care services including home care packages from the age of 50, rather than from 65, as applies to non-Indigenous Australians.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), generally, conditions associated with ageing affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at a younger age than non-Indigenous Australians, reflecting generally poorer health compared with other Australians.

And for many Aboriginal Home Care Package clients, it is important to have a carer who understands their culture. As a result, many home care providers employ (or will employ) a carer with an Indigenous background to ensure the client receives the care they wish.

Oxley Home Care has Aboriginal clients and Aboriginal carers, and welcomes Australians of an Indigenous background to call for a complimentary consultation. Our Care Managers will help assess you or your loved one’s situation and can offer advice on the best course of action to take in accessing a Home Care Package.

Home Care Packages are for people with care needs which might normally qualify them for entry into a residential aged care home, but who want to stay in their own homes.

Home Care Packages are delivered through a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) model, where the recipient of care has complete choice and flexibility on how care and support is provided and by which care provider.

Home Care Packages are categorised into four levels of care, starting from basic help around the house and transport to more complex nursing care.

In order to access a Home Care Package, first contact My Aged Care by visiting the website www.myagedcare.gov.au or phone on 1800 800 422. They will carry out a telephone screening to determine your or your loved one’s individual needs and eligibility. A member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) will then arrange a visit to your home.

For information on Consumer Directed Care and the changes to the Australian aged care sector, click here.

And, to learn more about applying for a Home Care Package, click here.

About Oxley Home Care

Oxley Home Care, established in 2006, is a family-owned Sydney company and is an Approved Government Provider for aged care services.

Oxley Home Care provides Dementia Care, Private Care, Home Care, Nursing and Allied Health to enable people to live a quality life independently in their own home and stay connected to their local community.

For further information and a free home consultation from Oxley Home Care, please call us on 1300 993 591.

Gilian Douglass

Testimonials from our valued clients.

My Care Worker, Karin, is so efficient, capable and caring. She has proved to be intelligent, reliable, conscientious and her integrity is undoubted. She has been a huge factor in my living in my own home with all my health problems.
Her assistance in so many ways has contributed greatly to me achieving this and hopefully will continue for some time to come. I am very lucky to have the assistance of such a capable and understanding Care Worker from Oxley Home Care.

Brian, Wahroonga

Testimonials from our valued clients.

Our experience with Oxley is seamless, friendly, pro-active and extremely supportive. We would like to make special mention of their speedy response times when adhoc requests for care services are made. As shift workers this service is invaluable and Ashley goes above and beyond in these communications and interactions with us.
Anna has been amazing offering advice and is open minded to trialling and sourcing new devices to assist us.
Maria is an exceptional carer who does more than required and was able to make a quick connection and friendship with our mother.
Thank you team!

Anna, Parramatta

Testimonials from our valued clients.

To all the team at Oxley, I cannot thank you enough for all the help, kindness, patience, and support you have given my Mother over the past year. Mum speaks so highly of you all and my life has been made so much easier because of you. Keep up the good work.

Gail, Turramurra