Can Support at Home pay for lawn mowing?
Lawn mowing may be included as home maintenance when an assessed need makes it difficult or unsafe for you to do it.
Key points
- Lawn mowing may be included as home maintenance when an assessed need makes it difficult or unsafe for you to do it.
- The service must match an approved assessed need.
- Availability, price and participant contribution can still vary.
Lawn mowing may be included as home maintenance when an assessed need makes it difficult or unsafe for you to do it.
Availability, frequency and contribution requirements depend on your support plan, budget and provider.
Lawn mowing may be delivered as home maintenance if approved and linked to the person's assessed needs. Ask whether the price is hourly, per visit or based on the property, and whether green-waste removal is included.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Check whether this service type appears in the Notice of Decision and support plan.
Ask the provider how it will be delivered, how often and at what agreed price.
Request a Support Plan Review if the service is needed but is not currently approved.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check the official Support at Home service guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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