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In-Home Aged Care

Aged Care Support in Sydney, at Home

Warm, respectful in-home aged care across Sydney helping older Australians live safely and independently at home.

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Registered NDIS
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15 min

Free intro call
No paperwork to start

Why Us

Why Sydney Families Trust Us

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Care With Heart

Warm, respectful support that protects dignity and independence at home.

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Right at Home

In-home aged care across Sydney, so you can stay where you’re comfortable.

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Multilingual Team

English, Arabic and Mandarin speakers for Sydney’s diverse elders.

Support for Children, Adults and Older Adults

Start Sooner

We can begin privately-funded support quickly, while funding is arranged.

OUR APPROACH

How In-Home Aged Care Works

We start by understanding daily life, health and what matters most, then bring warm, reliable support to the home and, if helpful, guide you through the My Aged Care and Support at Home process.

Understand: A free chat about needs, routines and goals.

Arrange: We set up support and help navigate funding if needed.

Care: Warm, consistent workers, with the same faces where possible.

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WHO WE SUPPORT

Support for Older Australians in Sydney

We support older people across Sydney to keep living well at home and give families and carers peace of mind.

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Living at Home

Older people who want to stay safe and independent at home.

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Needing Personal Care

Help with showering, dressing and daily self-care.

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Living with Dementia

Patient, familiar support and steady daily routines.

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After Hospital

Extra help at home to recover and regain confidence.

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Limited Mobility

Safe support with moving around and getting out.

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Couples at Home

Support that helps partners stay together at home.

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Multicultural Elders

Care in your language, respecting culture and customs.

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Carers Needing Respite

A break for family carers, knowing someone’s cared for.

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Feeling Isolated

Companionship and social support to stay connected.

BUILT ON TRUST & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The Credentials, in Plain Terms

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Rita Dagher
Registered Psychologist • CEO

A psychology-led team, so care attends to emotional wellbeing, not just tasks.

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Experienced, screened and trained care workers.

Backed by a multidisciplinary team: psychology, nursing and allied health.

Culturally inclusive, multilingual team (English, Arabic, Mandarin).

Aged care delivered in line with the Aged Care Quality Standards.

OUR HAPPY PARTICIPANTS

Care That Keeps Mum and Dad at Home

What we help with

In-home Aged Care Services

Practical, respectful help with the everyday things shaped around each person’s routine, culture and preferences.

Personal Care

Showering, dressing, grooming and daily self-care.

Domestic Help

Cleaning, laundry and keeping the home comfortable.

Meals & Nutrition

Meal preparation and support to eat well.

Transport & Errands

Getting to appointments, shopping and outings.

Social & Companion

Company, conversation and staying connected.

Nursing & Allied Health

Clinical and allied health support, where available.

Higher-Needs Support
Dementia, after-hospital & overnight
SYDNEY METRO

In-Home
Aged Care Across Sydney

Our carers come to you, at home, right across the Sydney metro area.

Inner West (Campsie)
North & CBD
South & South-West
West & East

Not sure if we cover your suburb?

Call us and we’ll confirm whether we can support your Sydney suburb, and how soon we can start.

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About / Our Commitment

Affective Care is a psychology-led, multidisciplinary practice based in Campsie. We help older Australians across Sydney live with comfort, dignity and independence at home with warm, reliable, culturally respectful care.

In house support

Support at Home or Private Care

There’s more than one way to fund your care:

  • Government-funded through Support at Home.
  • Privately funded start without waiting for an assessment.
  • Help to navigate My Aged Care, step by step.
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Funding: Support at Home & Private

  • Support at Home (via My Aged Care) is the main government-funded in-home aged care.
  • Privately funded care can start sooner, while an assessment is arranged.
  • Under 65 with a disability? We can also support you through the NDIS.
How it works

Getting Started is Simple

Three gentle steps from first call to care at home.

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Free Chat

Tell us about your needs and goals on a free call.

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Plan & Funding

We arrange support and help with My Aged Care if needed.

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Care at Home

Warm, consistent carers begin, on your schedule.

Ready to Arrange Aged Care in Sydney?

Whether you’re an older person, a family member, a GP or a hospital team, we make it simple. Tell us what’s needed and we’ll arrange care, help with funding and start quickly.

Fill in our short form or call us — we respond quickly and can start privately-funded support sooner.

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OLDER PEOPLE & FAMILIES

Help Mum or Dad Stay Home

We take time to understand routines, health and cultural needs, and match warm, reliable carers with the same faces where possible, so your loved one can keep living well at home.

  • Warm, consistent carers.
  • Care in your language.
  • Help to navigate My Aged Care.
GPs, HOSPITALS & REFERRERS

A reliable Aged Care Partner

Refer with confidence. We onboard quickly across Sydney, support safe hospital-to-home transitions, and keep clear communication with families and care teams.

  • Fast onboarding across Sydney.
  • Safe hospital-to-home support.
  • Clear updates for families and GPs.
We're ready when you are

Support to Live Well at Home

Let’s arrange warm, respectful aged care across Sydney that keeps you safe and independent at home. We can start privately-funded support sooner.

Mon–Fri · 9am – 5pm · No waitlist

FAQ

Aged Care in Sydney: Common Questions

We provide personal care, domestic help, meals, transport, social support and companionship, plus nursing and allied health where available — all delivered in your own home across Sydney.

Support at Home is the Australian Government’s in-home aged care program. It replaced Home Care Packages on 1 November 2025. Many people still say ‘home care package’, but funding is now organised under Support at Home.

Government-funded aged care starts with an assessment through My Aged Care (call 1800 200 422). We can help you understand the steps and arrange support in the meantime.

In-home aged care is generally for people aged 65 and over (or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who need help to keep living safely at home. My Aged Care confirms eligibility.

Yes. Privately-funded support can usually start sooner, without waiting for a My Aged Care assessment. We’ll talk through the options on a free call.

Yes. Our carers provide patient, familiar support and steady routines for people living with dementia, working closely with families.

We’re based in Campsie and provide in-home aged care right across the Sydney metro area, from the Inner West to the North, CBD, South, South-West and Eastern suburbs. Call us to confirm your suburb.

Yes. If you’re under 65 with a disability, we can support you through the NDIS instead. Just let us know and we’ll point you the right way.

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