Age Friendly Melville Assistance Fund

Who is eligible?

• One approved application, up to a maximum of $200, per person per financial year
• The applicant must be a City of Melville resident
• The service must be essential to the wellbeing, rehabilitation, and safety of the recipient
• The applicant must show proof of low income by attaching a valid concession card such as Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Concession Card, or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pension Concession Card
• Other avenues of funding must be considered prior to the application

Examples of Short Term Services:

• Domestic assistance
• Personal Care
• Social Support including shopping assistance
• Meal preparation
• Transport
• Personal Alarms
• Technology Subsidy

Examples of One- Off Assistance:

• Occupational therapy including aids and equipment (a referral from a GP or Allied health professional is required)
• Home Maintenance including gardening
• Other items to help address safety concerns
• Access modifications to home, for example rails, ramps and changes to home access.

Note: these are examples only and subject to change without notice. Should you require clarification for a product/service not listed, please call the City to discuss.

You can choose to apply online, or by completing a hard copy application form. Please follow the instructions in the Age Friendly Melville Assistance Guidelines:

Online

Apply online by clicking here

Hard Copy

• Request a hard copy application form – to be posted or picked up from the City of Melville Civic Centre, or Blue Gum Community Centres.
• If successful, they will be notified by email, payment will be made into the applicants account once a paid invoice/receipt has been received.