Support for myself
Explore practical help that protects your independence, routines and preferences at home.
Tell us what would helpAged care that meets you where you are.
Support that works with you.Practical care can help you keep doing the things that make home feel like home.
Your routines matter.Support is shaped around how you prefer to live.
Connection matters.Family, friendships and community can remain part of care.
Confidence matters.Clear communication, familiar support and responsible follow-through.
Dignity and choiceThe older person remains central to every decision.
Familiar supportThoughtful matching and continuity wherever possible.
Family confidenceClear communication and early updates when circumstances change.
Community connectionSupport to maintain relationships, interests and meaningful routines.
Start where you are
What kind of aged care support are you looking for?
Choose the pathway that best reflects your situation. We will listen first, explain the options clearly and help identify the next step.
Helping an older person I care about
Understand how support may work, what continuity looks like and how families can stay informed.
See how support beginsProfessional or community referral
Discuss local capacity, service suitability, mobilisation and the information needed to progress a referral.
Discuss a referralSupport shaped around you
Practical care for the life you want to keep living.
Every person is different. We start with what matters to you — your routines, relationships, goals and the things that make home feel like home. Depending on your approved plan, Meridian can help with the following kinds of support.
Health and clinical support
When health needs change, we can help arrange qualified care at home so you feel supported, informed and safe.
- Nursing careNursing assessment, monitoring and treatment delivered by suitably qualified nurses.
- Allied health and therapiesSupport such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and speech pathology when included in your plan.
- Nutrition supportDietetic advice and nutrition support to help you manage changing health or dietary needs.
- Restorative or transition supportGoal-focused help to rebuild confidence, maintain function or return home safely after a change in health.
Personal support and independence
Respectful help with personal routines, getting out and about, and staying connected to the people and places that matter.
- Personal care and medication supportDiscreet help with showering, dressing, hygiene, eating, continence routines and managing your own medication.
- Social and community supportCompanionship, local activities, interests, family visits and community participation.
- Transport and appointmentsSupport to attend health appointments, shopping, errands and meaningful local activities.
- Respite supportThoughtful, planned care that gives family and unpaid carers time to rest or attend to other responsibilities.
Help around the home
Practical help that takes pressure off everyday tasks and keeps your home safe, comfortable and manageable.
- Domestic assistanceCleaning, laundry, changing linen and practical help with approved household routines.
- Meals and shoppingMeal preparation and support with household shopping. The cost of ordinary groceries is generally separate.
- Home maintenance and gardeningApproved minor maintenance, repairs and gardening needed to support safety and independence.
Equipment and home changes
Small changes can make home feel safer and easier.
We can help explore suitable equipment or home changes when these are included in your assessed support needs. Some items require assessment, evidence or prescription before they can be arranged, and we will guide you through the steps.
Assistive technologyApproved mobility, self-care, communication and daily-living equipment that addresses an assessed need.
Home modificationsApproved changes such as handrails, ramps, access improvements or bathroom modifications, with prescription and qualified trades where required.
Tell us what would make life easier
See the government service categories
Not every service is suitable or funded for every person. We will explain what is available, check it against your approved plan and budget, and help with the next step.
Why Meridian
Care should feel dependable, respectful and personal.
Warmth matters. So do preparation, communication, worker suitability and responsible follow-through. Meridian brings these together around the needs of the older person.
Person-led supportCare begins with goals, routines, preferences and what a good day looks like.
Familiar peopleA small and consistent support team wherever workforce capacity allows.
Family reassuranceClear communication, agreed contacts and early updates when plans change.
Whole-person careCulture, relationships, community interests and personal preferences are respected.
How support begins
A calm, clear path to the right support.
You do not need to have everything worked out before contacting us. We will listen first, explain what happens next and keep you informed.
Start with a conversation
Tell us what is becoming difficult and what a good day looks like for you or the person you care about.
We understand what matters
We learn about routines, preferences, goals, safety and the people you would like involved.
We prepare the right support
We check the available pathway, arrange suitable workers or professionals and agree a schedule that fits.
Care begins and keeps adapting
We stay in touch, listen to feedback and help adjust support as needs change.
Your funding, your priorities
Make your Support at Home funding work for the life you want to live.
If you already have a Notice of Decision or support plan, we can explain it in plain language and help shape a practical mix of support around your goals, routines and available budget. If you have not applied yet, our funding guide explains where to begin.
Common questions
Clear answers about aged care support.
What aged care services can Meridian provide?
Depending on your approved plan and local availability, Meridian can help with nursing and allied health, personal care, medication support, social support, transport, respite, domestic assistance, meals, shopping, home maintenance, assistive technology and home modifications. Where a service requires a qualified professional or specialist supplier, we can arrange the right support and keep the process clear.
Can Meridian arrange nursing or allied health support?
Yes. When included in your approved plan, Meridian can arrange appropriately qualified nursing and allied health professionals to support you at home, subject to local availability.
Can support include social and community activities?
Yes. Depending on the person’s assessed needs and agreed service arrangements, support may include appointments, shopping, local outings, visits with family or friends and participation in community activities.
Can support be tailored to personal routines and preferences?
Yes. Meridian aims to understand the person’s routines, preferences, interests, communication needs and what a good day looks like, then reflect these in the agreed support approach.
Can I use government-funded aged care support?
Yes, where services align with your My Aged Care assessment, Notice of Decision, approved support plan and available budget. We can help explain what is approved and arrange suitable local support.
Will I see the same support worker?
We aim for a small and consistent support team wherever possible. We also explain backup arrangements so clients and families understand what will happen if a usual worker is unavailable.
How quickly can support begin?
Timing depends on suitability, required approvals, worker availability, screening and preparation. We will provide a realistic timeframe once these factors are understood.
Care that meets you where you are
Tell us what would make life easier.
We will listen, explain the next step and let you know what support may be available in your area.
Service area:
Canberra and selected surrounding communities.