CHIVAREE CENTRE

The Aurukun Community Home Help – Chivaree Centre – is the approved provider of community aged care and disability services in Aurukun.  The Shire receives funding from both    the State and Commonwealth Government to provide services to younger people with disabilities and frail aged people and their carers.

We offer services to eligible clients under the Community Home Care and Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Home Care Packages, depending on client needs and required assistance to allow them to stay at home and continue to live independently in their community.  The individual services we can offer include:

–       Domestic Assistance

–       Social Support – for individuals and groups, including culturally appropriate activities

–       Personal Care

–       Meals at home and at the Centre.

–       Flexible Respite

–       Transport

–       Specialised support services

–       Home Maintenance – grass mowing and simple repairs.

To access our services, please make a referral to our Manager, by phone or during business hours  Ph (07) 40606834 Fax (07) 40606081 or E hacc@aurukun.qld.gov.au

We are located at 515 Fred Kerindun Drive, Aurukun and our opening hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 3.oopm.

My Aged Care provides information in relation to access and eligibility to services.  Ph 1800 200 422 or visit their webpage www.myagedcare.com