Community & In-Home Support

Nurturing independence, creating connection, and enhancing quality of life.

Support for;

Supported funding
Referral name
CHSP
Flexible Respite, Individual Social Support, Accompanied Activities, Cultural Support
SaH
Flexible Respite, Personal Care, All Social Support
NDIS
Access Community (0108), Social and Rec Activities (0125)
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Community & In-Home Support

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Our one-to-one social support enhances quality of life, nurturing independence and connection for older people and those living with disability, especially individuals who may be socially or geographically isolated. It also provides vital support for carers, offering reassurance, rest, and greater ease in the day-to-day caring role.
  • Nurture and support your independence
  • Eliminate social or geographic isolation
  • Help you through the Aged Care Journey
  • Foster connection
  • Responsive personalised service
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What we offer

  • Shopping assistance
  • Accompaniment to appointments
  • Social outings
  • Home visits
  • Day trips
  • Transport
Understanding the things that bring joy
What sets our approach apart is how we begin. Support starts with a face-to-face home visit from one of our care managers, taking time to understand each person’s needs, routines, and the things that bring joy. Over a cup of tea, we talk through health, daily preferences, and the important people, interests, and comforts in their life. We also listen to the carer’s perspective, the challenges they are navigating, and what would help lighten their load.

This personal understanding helps us tailor support and thoughtfully match each client with the support workers and services that suit them best. Along the way, we take the time to help individuals and carers understand the aged care system and their options within it, so they feel informed, supported, and confident in the care being put in place.
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Who's is for

  • Older people who want to remain living independently at home
  • Socially or geographically isolated older people
  • Carers in need of respite
  • People with CHSP referrals
  • People with a Support at Home package
  • NDIS participants with younger onset dementia
We are here for you
Whether you already have a referral or are unsure where to begin, our team can help you take the next steps. Just reach out and we’ll guide you through the process.
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Carers Counselling

  • Carers Counselling
  • One-on-one mental health support
  • Strengthen wellbeing
  • Nationally recognised counsellor
  • Three FREE sessions

Mental health support tailored to carers.

In partnership with Sandra Kimball, a nationally recognised Carer Counsellor, we offer one-on-one mental health sessions for carers of loved ones over 65. These sessions focus on strengthening mental wellbeing so carers can be at their best in their role.
Thanks to a generous donation, we provide three FREE sessions to carers we support. Additional sessions or sessions for others are available at a subsidised rate of $15.

Contact for counselling:
Call: (02) 6685 1629
Email: caremanager@heyday.org.au

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We come to you

Local at heart regional in reach

We service communities right across the Northern Rivers. Whether you’re in town, by the coast, or out in the hinterland, our HeyDay Supports team travels to you. We’re committed to making support accessible, flexible, and close to home, no matter where you live.

Where to Join

Three wonderful locations

Join us at one of our three Northern Rivers centres in Brunswick Heads, Lennox Head, and our newest location in Murwillumbah. Each centre provides a welcoming space for connection, activity, and meaningful support, close to home.

Brunswick Heads

Day Program Times

Monday – Friday

10:00am – 3:00pm

Head Office Hours 8:30am – 4:30pm
42 South Beach Road
Brunswick Heads
NSW 2483
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Lennox Head

Day Program Times

Tuesday / Thursday / Friday

10:00am – 3:00pm

1 Mackney Lane
Lennox Head
NSW 2478
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Murwillumbah

Day Program Times

Monday / Thursday / Friday

10:00am – 3:00pm

Office Hours 8:30am – 4:30pm
16 Prince St, Knox House
Murwillumbah
NSW 2484
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HeyDay Moments

“Due to his illness and cognitive issues, my loved one is socially isolated and has low motivation. His support workers provide much-needed social interaction and help him get out of the house for activities.”

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Taking the first step to get support

Whether you already have a referral or are unsure where to begin, our team can help you take the next steps. Just reach out and we’ll guide you through the process.

Call: (02) 6685 1629
Email: care@heyday.org.au

CHSP Client Contributions

CHSP services are subsidised by the Australian Government, which covers part of the cost of your care. Clients are asked to make a small contribution towards the services they receive. You can view our current CHSP client contributions schedule here.

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