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Home Assist is a government funded program providing minor home maintenance and modification support to eligible people within Ipswich City Council and the Scenic Rim, Somerset and Lockyer Valley regional council areas. This support helps eligible people to remain in the home of their choice in a safe, healthy and secure environment.

What does Home Assist provide?

Home Assist aims to remove some of the practical housing-related difficulties experienced by older people and people living with a disability. Clients are able to receive assistance with the cost of undertaking minor home maintenance and home modifications, where the work is required because of issues concerning health, safety or security.

Services provided may include:

  • Changing light bulbs
  • Replacing smoke alarms and batteries
  • Basic electrical services (lights and power points)
  • Basic plumbing services (tap washers, leaks and blocked drains)
  • Basic locksmith and glazing services
  • Basic carpentry services
  • Repairs and replacement of hot water systems
  • Minor home modifications such as grab rails, handrails, hand-held showers and small ramps.

Staff can also assist with providing information and advice regarding home security precautions, and provide referrals to appropriately qualified tradespeople for private work.

Provision of any service is subject to client eligibility, current program guidelines and available funding. Non-essential work such as upgrades, refurbishments, home improvement or beautification cannot be subsidised through Home Assist.

Are you eligible for Home Assist?

To be eligible to register with Home Assist clients must:

  • Reside in a private home or rental property within the service area
  • Be aged 60 years or older, and hold a current Pensioner Concession Card
  • If under the age of 60 years, be in receipt of a Disability Support Pension
  • Be unable to make use of alternative forms of assistance through My Aged Care, National Disability Insurance Scheme, Queensland Community Support Scheme, or Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

If you are not receiving a pension and are aged 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), you may be eligible for support through My Aged Care.

Registering for Home Assist

If you or someone you know is interested in registering for Home Assist, please contact our office on (07) 3810 6662 to discuss registration options.

Modification Referrals (FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS)

Home Assist accepts modification referrals from qualified clinicians and therapists.

To refer a client to Home Assist, providers may:

OR

Contact Home Assist

Phone: (07) 3810 6662
Email: HomeAssist@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.