The service aims to remove some of the practical housing related difficulties experienced by older people and persons with a disability who wish to remain living in their home by providing:

• Informed decisions about home maintenance repairs, modifications and security
• Subsidised assistance for eligible people unable to obtain alternative assistance with minor home maintenance which relates to their health, safety and security
• Home security where staff trained by Queensland Police Service can inspect your home to help you decide on security related repairs and installations.

How to Access a Service

Clients can access the service by referral from self; health service provider; doctor; family; friends; hospital; or occupational therapists.

Eligibility for Services

• You are a home owner or live in rental housing
• 60 years of age, or over
• Of any age with a disability
• For subsidised assistance, you must receive an Australian Government allowance or payment
• Unable to make use of alternative forms of assistance such as Home and Community Care, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Department of Communities Housing and Homelessness Services, family or friends