Home & Community Care for Young People

The Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACCPYP) provides basic support services to help people with disabilities to remain living independently at home.

Services are targeted to younger people who need assistance with daily living tasks due to an impairment, mental or chronic illness and their carers. These services aim to help with daily activities. HACCPYP is an alterative option for you if you are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this program, you must be aged under 65 years old with a disability (under 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders).

To access these services, you need to be assessed and approved as eligible by an Assessment Officer. The Assessment Officer will visit you to talk about your needs and establish the level of support you need. They will develop and agree an individual care plan with you.

To arrange a free assessment, please call an Assessment Service Officer on 03 5722 0713.

Services we provide

Services available

The main types of services provided are:

  • domestic assistance
  • personal care
  • nursing
  • allied health - physiotherapy, podiatry and dietetics
  • food services - delivered meals and centre-based meals
  • planned activity groups
  • property maintenance
  • respite services
  • social support
  • transport

Fees

This program is subsidised by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and delivered by Rural City of Wangaratta. However you will be required to contribute towards the cost. The amount you need to contribute depends on your income.

You can see the income rates and associated rates below. We will talk to you about any costs before we start providing services.

Income Ranges

These income ranges are relevant to Rural City of Wangaratta Aged and Community Care Fees Policy and are for gross income only.

Low Medium High
Individual <$29,089 $39,089 - $86,208 >$86,208
Couple <$59,802 $59,802 - $115,245 >$115,245

Service rates

All rates are quoted per hour. 

Service Low income Medium income High income
Domestic assistance $8.00 $19.90 $58.00
Personal care & social support $6.00 $11.80 $58.00
Respite $5.00 $7.20 $58.00
Home maintenance

$15.00 plus cost of materials

$22.40 plus cost of materials $58.00 plus cost of materials
Home modification $15.00 plus cost of materials over $100 $22.40 plus cost of materials over $100

$58.00 plus cost of materials