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Community Options Program: Squalor COPS

Program Name

Community Options Program (COPS) Squalor

Funding Body

Ageing, Disability & Home Care (ADHC)

Target Group

HACC eligible

Adult Aged

Current or history of Hoarding and/or Squalor

Live within the LGAs of:

City of Sydney

City of Randwick

Woollahra

City of Botany Bay

Waverley

What is the aim of the program?

To assist clients to remain living independently in the community, where otherwise would enter into premature residential care

What service does the program provide?

Case Management support, Advocacy, Social Supports, Personal Care, Domestic Assistance, Shopping Assistance, Transport, Equipment, Home Maintenance, Respite

 

What is the program’s assessment and review process?

Initial assessments are conducted at the start of the program, where identification is made in regards to what other areas may need assessing. All aspects of the program are reviewed every 3-6 months.

When does the program operate?

Monday-Friday 8.30-4.30pm

What partnerships does the program have?

HACC services, ADHC, Housing NSW, Mental Health, Social Workers and other welfare workers

Program Fees

Dependent on the client’s income and ability to pay.

Who can refer to the program?

Anybody can make a referral to the program, individuals, family members, professionals, as long as they have the consent of the person being referred.

How do you refer to the program?

Referrals are to be made through the Customer Service Centre on 1800 225 474

Any other information

If you are unsure whether someone is appropriate for the program, contact our staff and they will assist you.

 

Referral Criteria:

Who is eligible?

HACC eligible

Adult Aged

Current or history of Hoarding and/or Squalor

Who is not eligible?

People who are outside the above criteria, people who are not willing to work with support services.

Is priority access given?

No, client will be supported as they progress in the referral queue.

Funded Local Government Areas (LGAs)

City of Sydney

City of Randwick

Woollahra

City of Botany Bay

Waverley