Disability Services

Lyndoch Living’s in-home services are not only for the elderly. Support services for those with a disability or complex care needs, irrespective of age, are also available. We offer three services which are flexible and adapted to support clients who wish to remain living in their own homes.

The Linkages Program

The Linkages program supports people of any age who have complex care needs due to a health condition or disability.

The program provides a case manager to work with the individual and their family/carers to identify support needs, act as an advocate, monitor the client’s ongoing needs, and develop a plan to maximise the client's independence within the available resources and funding.

To be eligible for the Linkages program, clients are required to reside in one of the five municipalities and have:

the desire and commitment to remain at home
complex care needs that are unable to be met by mainstream community care services
changing care requirements which require monitoring, arising from physical, medical, social, and emotional needs
carers who need additional support in their role

Funding from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments under the HACC program supports the program. The client may refer him or herself, or receive a referral from their carer, doctor, or other health service providers. Referrals may be directed to us using the Service Coordination Tool Template (SCTT). Carers can also contact Lyndoch to discuss our respite care services in Warrnambool.

Individual Support Package

Independent living support package for those living with a disability is only available for people who receive funding through an Individual Support Package and who are registered clients with Disability Services Victoria.

Lyndoch Living will provide a case management key worker on behalf of the Department of Human Services for people with a disability. They will act as the client's single point of contact and advocate on the client’s behalf for any issues relating to the coordination and provision of appropriate care and support.

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“We are very grateful for the professionalism and care the staff have shown” Family of Living@Home clients
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“We would like to acknowledge the fantastic support shown to this lovely couple by the Living@Home team and the flexibility and understanding of their care needs” Family Member of Living@Home client
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“The lady you sent over yesterday was delightful, and even made Mum a hot lemon drink and put her to bed” Leanne (daughter of Living@Home client)
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“What a wonderful job Trish and Liz do, we are so happy with the care they provide” Family Members of Living@Home clients
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“I really appreciate the support from the Lyndoch Living@Home team, it’s a huge help in managing my caring role” Michelle (Living@Home client)
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“A very big thank you to the wonderful staff who came into our home and cared for my husband. This respite break made a very difficult situation more tolerable and gave me something to look forward to” Christine (Living@Home client)
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“Geraldine is the about the best cleaner I’ve ever had!” Maurice (Living@Home client)
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“Jan is such a capable, competent and calming carer, I feel so safe in her hands. I could not ask for anyone better” Joan (Living@Home client)
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“I’ve always been a busy, practical person and I’m still a busy person – I’m still able to be very involved in the community, especially the Speedway. I’m a busy bloke!” “I get spoilt rotten here! I really get cared for.” Stuart (Swinton East)
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“One of the lovely nurses had a great idea and planted out a raised bed with tomatoes and other plants and I enjoy getting out there and doing some work in the garden, collecting the produce.” “The staff are very, very nice. They greet you with a smile and do things very well.“ “I really enjoy the school kids visiting, and I’m amazed at the quality of the kids, they’re all so nice!” John (Lake Lodge)
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“I’ve lived here for 5 years and I’m very happy with the nurses and other staff” Margaret (Lake Lodge)
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“I’ve made friends here that I wouldn’t have been able to meet living by myself at home. It’s like an extension of your family” “The staff are absolutely fantastic here, nothing is ever a problem for them. Right through to the maintenance men, the cleaners and gardeners and staff at the kiosk, they’re all obliging and always greet you with a smile” “At Lyndoch I get comfort, care and conversation, add a bit of fresh air and that’s exactly what you need in life” Lynette (Swinton East)
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