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Assistance with minor home modifications may be available through your local Home and Community Care Service (HACC), or through Veterans' Affairs if she is a War Widow. The HACC program is a joint Australian and State/Territory Government funded program that provides services for older people in the community who generally require lower levels of care than those provided through community care packages (more information) or residential care (more information). Home maintenance and modification, one of the services you can get through HACC, provides help with home repairs and maintenance, (for example, changing light globes, fixing door locks, removing rubbish, roof repairs) as well as modifying your home with features like safety ramps, and support rails in the bathroom. Contact 1800 200 422 to find out about the service providers, eligibility requirements and costs associated with receiving services in your area.
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