Living in Canberra City can mean balancing appointments, shopping, work, social activities and other responsibilities. When personal care becomes difficult to manage independently, having appropriate support can make everyday life more manageable.

Personal care support may be useful when you need assistance to start your day, prepare for an outing, complete personal routines or maintain your usual daily schedule.

The goal is to provide support where it is needed while encouraging independence wherever possible.

Support With Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is an important part of everyday wellbeing and confidence.

Depending on your needs, personal care support may include assistance with routines such as showering, bathing, grooming and other personal hygiene activities.

Support can be provided with consideration for your privacy and preferences. For many people, having a familiar routine and knowing what to expect can make personal care feel more comfortable.

Assistance With Dressing and Getting Ready

Getting dressed can become challenging when mobility, coordination or other personal circumstances make certain movements difficult.

Personal care support can assist with dressing and undressing as part of your daily routine. This may include helping you prepare for the day, get ready for an appointment or change clothing when needed.

Where possible, the focus is on supporting you to participate in the routine rather than taking over tasks you can comfortably manage yourself.