Local Guardians

18/02/2026

MELBOURNE - EVENT THIS FRIDAY!
Come see us at the Stonnington Seniors Showcase 2026 - Information is Power event next Friday!
Our team will be on hand to answer all your questions about Support at Home and how you can maximise your care hours with Local Guardians.
When: Friday, 20 Feb 2026
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Where: Malvern Town Hall
1251 High Street, Malvern 3144

13/02/2026

Come see us at the Stonnington Seniors Showcase 2026 - Information is Power event next Friday!

Our team will be on hand to answer all your questions about Support at Home and how you can maximise your care hours with Local Guardians.

When: Friday, 20 Feb 2026
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Where: Malvern Town Hall
1251 High Street, Malvern 3144

10/02/2026

Support at Home is a new government program designed to help older Australians live safely and well at home, but many people are unsure how personal contributions work.

We’ve put together a simple guide that explains:
• The three types of supports
• Which services are protected
• When and why contributions apply
• How your income and assets affect costs

If you’re planning ahead or supporting a family member, this article can help you make sense of it all.

Read the guide here: https://localguardians.com/understanding-support-at-home-and-personal-contributions/

13/01/2026

Have a look at this wonderful feedback from one of Debbie's clients.

It always leaves me with such a glow when I receive feedback like this from clients 🥰
Moments like these are a beautiful reminder of why I do what I do — supporting, advocating, and walking alongside people as they navigate their care. Feeling very grateful today.🫶

18/12/2025

Strong communities are built through connection and education. At Mt Gilead Retirement Village, South Western Sydney Care Advisor Debbie Ellicott spoke with residents at the AGM, sharing practical information about home care and support.

18/12/2025

Strong communities are built through connection and education. At Mt Gilead Retirement Village, South Western Sydney Care Advisor Debbie Ellicott - Care Advisor - Local Guardians spoke with residents at the AGM, sharing practical information about Support at Home.

09/12/2025

We recently held our Capital and Local Guardians Conference at Melbourne Zoo. Photos and moments from two big days of education, ideas and genuine community connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

02/12/2025

Today is International Day of People with Disability
A day to recognise the strength, diversity and contribution of more than 5.5 million Australians living with disability.

Here are a few reminders about the community around us:
• 1 in 5 Australians live with disability
• 15% of people aged 0–64 have disability
• More than half of people over 65 live with disability
• 7.9% live with a profound or severe disability
• And 1 in 10 people with disability have experienced discrimination

At Local Guardians, we’re committed to creating a community where everyone feels respected, supported and included, every day of the year.

18/11/2025

In South West Sydney? Pop in and see Debbie Ellicott - Care Advisor - Local Guardians and Local Guardians Home Care -Illawarra and Shoalhaven - Karen Denny at the Campbelltown Aged Care Community Expo this Friday!
10am - 1pm Friday 21st November 2025
West League Club
10 Old Leumeah Rd, Leumeah

🌟 Come Say Hello at the Campbelltown Aged Care Expo! 🌟

I’ll be attending the Campbelltown Aged Care Expo to chat all things Home Care Packages, Support at Home, and how Local Guardians can help you or your loved ones stay independent at home.

It’s a great opportunity to meet local providers, ask questions, and explore the support options available in our community.

📅 Date: 21.011.25
📍 Location: Wests Club - Leumeah
💬 Come and say hi — I’d love to meet you!

👉 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/campbelltown-aged-care-expo

05/11/2025

📣 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲

Local Guardians Care Advisor Laura Turner is bringing the home care conversation to you, online in the evenings.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Webinars run every few weeks: Thursdays - 7pm (Perth time)

Perfect for busy family members who want to help their parents stay independent at home and understand the best way to use (and maximise) Support at Home funding.

Grab your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-more-from-your-home-care-package-what-your-provider-isnt-telling-you-tickets-1950653710759

30/10/2025

Great to be part of the Orange Retirement Living & Senior Lifestyle Expo this week!

Local Care Advisor (Robyn) and Sam (our Clinical Governance & Quality Manager) loved connecting with the Orange community.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat about home care and the new Support at Home program. It was wonderful to meet you all. 🙂

If you'd like to chat more about Local Guardians or have questions about managing your home care funding, our team is here to help.

📞 Call Robyn on 0421 275 000 (Orange/Bathurst Region) or visit
www.localguardians.com

Local Guardians Robyn Harrison

15/10/2025

This National Carers Week (12-18 October), we're taking a moment to recognise the incredible dedication of Australia's 3 million unpaid carers, including the many families caring for elderly loved ones.

Caring for an ageing parent, partner, or friend is a role filled with love, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding.

To every carer out there - we see you. 🫶And we're here to support you and your loved ones on this journey.

For more information about support available to carers, visit carergateway.gov.au
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