Disability Services Program Attendant Care

KinCare offers attendant care services to people with a disability with significant support needs who are able to direct their own care. Attendant care services are flexible and planned around the needs of each client.

This service is subsidised by the NSW State Government.

	Who can refer?
	Any client approved by the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care for Attendant Care services can request KinCare as their service provider.
	What services are offered?
	This service is a flexible service.  The types of service required and how these services are provided can be negotiated between the client and KinCare within the overall funding approval provided by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
	How does the program work?
	The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care conducts an assessment of the needs of each client and determines how much service is required by each client.  The specifics of how this approved level of service is provided can be negotiated between the client and KinCare.
	Special needs
	KinCare’s services are planned around the needs of each individual client. KinCare can provide services that meet special language, cultural, religious, dietary and other needs.
	What about client safety?
	All KinCare staff have received specialised training to provide in-home care. Staff wear a uniform and photograph identification. All staff employed by KinCare must undergo police and working with children checks.
	How much does it cost?
	A client contribution is required towards the cost of providing this service. Fees are subject to a fee cap. Special arrangements can be made for clients who are assessed as financially disadvantaged.
	What areas are covered?
	NSW Sydney Blue Mountains Mid North Coast Southern Highlands
	If you require an interpreter:
	If you require an interpreter phone 1300 733 510. State your name, telephone number and language. You will be placed on hold while an interpreter is contacted. If an interpreter cannot be contacted we will call you back.