Home & Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP)
HACC PYP supports Victorians to optimise their health and wellbeing, while maintaining or regaining their independence to live safely in their homes, and actively participate in their community.
This may be due to chronic illness, mental health issues, disability or other conditions where they need one-off, intermittent or ongoing support to undertake the activities of daily living.
Eligibility
If you are having difficulty with the tasks of daily living and are;
- Individuals who are under the age of 65 years of age
- Under 50 years of age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Carers of a person (as above) who has difficulty carrying out the tasks of daily living.
You may require this assistance due to physical or mental impairment related to short term health needs, chronic illness or a disability (for which you are not eligible for NDIS).
What type of services are available?
Depending on your needs, you may be eligible to receive one or more the following services;