Under contract to the Department of Veterans' Affairs, the St Ives Group provides assessment and coordination of Veterans' Home Care services in the East and South West Metropolitan regions of Western Australia.

What is Veterans' Home Care?

Veterans' Home Care is an Australian Government program designed to assist those veterans and war widows/widowers who wish to continue living at home, but with a small amount of practical help. The program is funded through the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Who is eligible?

All veterans of the Australian defence forces who have a Gold or White Repatriation Health Card and their war widow/widowers are eligible for an assessment. Commonwealth and Allied veterans are eligible to be assessed for respite services only.

What services are available?

For eligible members in the veteran community, the following range of services are available:

• Domestic assistance
• Personal care
• Safety related home & garden maintenance
• Respite care

How do I get assessed for services?

Call the Veterans' Home Care Assessment Agency on 1300 550 450.

What will it cost me?

Assessments are free however you will be asked to pay a small copayment for any service provided through Veterans' Home Care, except for respite care.