Services

SUPPORTING PEOPLE WHO ARE FRAIL AGED

Tandem provides assistance to people who are over 65 and frail aged. This support can take place either in their home or out in the wider community and is aimed at supporting people to remain living independently in their own homes in the form of:

In-home Support

This is support provided to individuals and families within their own homes assisting with activities of daily living such as meal preparation weekly shopping (including transport to and from) and light housework.

Respite

This support can be based in the home or out in the community and where relevant, gives Carers a break from the caring role while providing social, recreational activities or companionship to the client. This can also include supporting clients to attend regular activities (including transport to and from).

Personal Care

This support involves assistance with the personal needs of the client and includes activities of daily living such as getting in and out of bed, assistance using the toilet, shower, dressing, eating as well as other grooming and personal hygiene activities.

Eligibility

People who are over 65 and frail aged living in their own homes in the ACT and who are not currently receiving services from an Aged Care Package.