Aged Care and Housing Options

Find out about your choices for aged care

The information below is to assist in providing information and resources for home care support and housing options for over 55’s within the City of Kalamunda

Senior Housing

The State Government provides information on a variety of housing options for over 55’s on the Seniors Housing website. Information covers topics such as staying in your own home, specialised accommodation (lifestyle communities) and general advice on renting and handling housing contracts and agreements.

The Seniors Housing Advisory Centre also provides free, independent information and advice regarding a range of aged housing options in Western Australia.

Contact Information

For more information contact the Seniors Housing Advisory Centre:
Website: http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection/about-seniors-housing-advisory-centre
Phone: 1300 367 057
Email: seniors.housing@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Address: Level 2, 140 William Street, Perth

Resources

Some websites to assist with aged care and housing options

My Aged Care

The My Aged Care is the starting point to access Australian Government funded services for aged care. My Aged Care can help you find out about:

Type of aged care services available
Your eligibility for services
Service providers in your area
Costs you may need to pay
Quality in aged care
Advocacy services
How to make a complaint

Contact Information

For more information contact My Aged Care
Website: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/
Phone: 1800 200 422
Contact hours:

Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays) 8am to 8pm (local time)
Saturday 10am to 2pm (local time)

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, My Aged Care can help through the National Relay Service. Phone: 1800 555 677* and ask for 1800 200 422*. If you need an interpreter, My Aged Care can help through the Translating and Interpreting Service. Phone: 131 450 and ask for 1800 200 422*.