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Heart Foundation

The Heart Foundation is an independent Australia-wide, non-profit health organisation, funded almost entirely by donations from Australians. The Heart Foundation's purpose is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce disability and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

High-level care

High level care provides people who need almost complete assistance with most activities of daily living with 24 hour care, either by registered nurses, or under the supervision of registered nurses. Nursing care is combined with accommodation; support services (cleaning, laundry and meals; personal care services (help with dressing, eating, toileting, bathing and moving around); and allied health services (such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy and podiatry). High level care was previously known as 'Nursing Home' care. See also Specified care and services.

Read more: About high-level care

Home and Community Care Act 1985

The Home and Community Care Act 1985 is the Commonwealth legislation that governs financial assistance for home and community care services, the planning of services, and for people who are to be assisted through the program.

Home and Community Care Program

Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated range of basic maintenance and support services to help people maintain their independence at home and in the community. It is a joint Australian and state/territory government program.

Read more: About HACC

Home modifications

Home modifications are changes or additions to a person's house or local environment that allow them to live more comfortably, safely, and securely at home for as long as possible.

Read more: About home modifications and maintenance

Hospice

A hospice is a facility devoted to the care of people with a progressive life limiting illness, which is staffed by specifically trained doctors, nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, and volunteers. It offers total care for the patient, including physical, emotional and spiritual support, and care also for the family.

Hostel care

‘Hostel Care’ is now known as ‘low level care’, and refers to accommodation services such as meals, laundry and room cleaning, as well as additional help with personal care, and nursing care if required. 'Hostel care' is low level care provided in an aged care home.

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