Domestic assistance supports a safe and hygienic home environment by completing domestic tasks that the client is unable to manage independently. Domestic assistance is available Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

According to a needs assessment, tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Vacuum cleaning
• Sweeping and washing floors
• Cleaning bathrooms and toilets
• Washing and essential ironing
• Wiping over benches, cupboard fronts, fridges or stoves
• Changing bed linen

Fees and charges

• Low fee: $8.80 per hour  
• Medium fee: $22 per hour 
• High fee: $47.40 per hour 

Fees are determined according to the income of the individual client or the client's household.