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All this is done with bilingual staf coming from diverse backgrounds. Assistance ofered in more than 10 diferent languages.  \nFor more information please contact SMCS Head Offi ce  \n3 General Bridges Crescent, Daceyville, NSW, 2032  \nt: (02) 9663 3922  \ne: [info@sydneymcs.org.au](info@sydneymcs.org.au)  \n[w: www.sydneymcs.org.au](w: www.sydneymcs.org.au)  \nKeep In Touch  \n[facebook.com/sydney. mcs](facebook.com/sydney. mcs)  \n[instagram.com/sydney. mcs](instagram.com/sydney. mcs)  \nSETTLEMENT | INCLUSION | AGED CARE | NDIS DISABILITY | VOLUNTEER |  \nAbout the Program Services We Provide Eligibility  \nThe Multicultural Home Care Packages (MHCPs) are funded by the Australian Governments Department of Social Services (DSS) . It consists of home-based care needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) frail aged people.  \nOur diverse services cater a wide range of needs, with the primary aim to assist clients to meet health and wellbeing goals while living independently at home. Our services aim to reduce isolation experienced by many elderly residents.  \nSydney Multicultural Community Services (SMCS) provides home-based Consumer Directed Care (CDC) designed to give more choice and control to clients. We ensure care is provided by a bilingual care worker to meet the care needs of all elderly people.  \nShowering/bathing   \nPersonal care   \nLight housework   \nLaundry  \nLight meal prep  \nRehabilitation  \nShopping  \nSocial support Emotional support  \nTransport (for doctor’s appointments etc.)  \nHome maintenance and gardening services can also be arranged  \nSocial Support Groups  \nPeople who are eligible for this service must:  \nBe assessed as needing care by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)  \nWe assist clients from a range of locations including Southeast, North, West, Inner West, East and Southwest Sydney. We offer services to all elderly clients including but not limited to the following community groups: Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Maltese, Italian, Russian, French, Greek, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean and Croatian.  \nCost  \nThis service is subsidised by the Australian Government. Fees are set according to Government recommendations, but can be negotiated on an individual basis on assessment of financial hardship.","cbCaidW1tp7YtXNh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidW1tp7YtXNh","pdf",1927619,"English","# Our Values\n# Advocacy Services\n# Regional Aged Care Advocacy Programme\n# Multicultural Home Care Packages\n## Services We Provide and Support\n## Eligibility\n## Locations and Community Groups\n## Cost and Fees","[{\"question\":\"What is the Multicultural Home Care Packages (MHCP) program designed to do?\",\"answer\":\"MHCPs provide home-based Consumer Directed Care to help frail older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds meet health and wellbeing goals while living independently at home.\"},{\"question\":\"What services are included in MHCP support?\",\"answer\":\"Support may include showering/bathing, personal care, light housework, laundry, light meal preparation, rehabilitation, shopping, emotional and social support, and transport for appointments. 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