Harbour At Home

24/08/2026

☕ Come and enjoy a FREE coffee on us at the Port Macquarie Community Aged Care Expo!

Harbour At Home is proud to be sponsoring this week’s event, bringing local aged care providers and community members together.

Stop by our stand to:

🎁 Pick up a free Support at Home showbag
🏡 Learn what services and funding you may be eligible for
💬 Ask our friendly local team your Support at Home questions
☕ Enjoy a complimentary coffee—our shout!

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 The Westport Club

Whether you’re exploring aged care for yourself or helping someone you love, come along and discover the support available in your community. We’d love to meet you!

FREE TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/port-macquarie-community-aged-care-expo

06/08/2026

Grafton, say hello to Amanda 👋 Amanda is one of Harbour At Home’s new Support at Home Care Partners, bringing more than 10 years of experience supporting older people to remain safe, confident and independent in their own homes.

Throughout her career as an Aged Care Case Manager, Amanda has helped clients and families with assessments, personalised care planning, service coordination and navigating the aged care system.

She also works closely with health professionals and advocates for clients to ensure their needs, preferences and goals remain at the centre of their care.

For Amanda, the most rewarding part of her role is getting to know the people she supports — listening to their stories, building genuine relationships and helping them continue living life on their terms.

We’re delighted to have Amanda supporting older people and families throughout the Grafton community.

Please join us in welcoming Amanda to the Harbour at Home team - and if you'd like to talk to a local home care expert, get in touch!

https://harbourathome.com.au/contact

06/08/2026

Port Macquarie - meet Michael and Hannah - Harbour at Home's new local care partners!

Together, they bring more than 30 years of experience across nursing, aged care, community services and home care.

Michael is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience, including a decade supporting people in their own homes. He is passionate about listening, building trusted relationships and helping people maintain their independence, dignity and choice.

Hannah brings more than 10 years of hands-on aged care experience. She understands that navigating aged care can feel overwhelming and works closely with clients and families to make every step clearer, more personal and less stressful.

Together, Michael and Hannah combine extensive experience with a shared commitment to providing compassionate, personalised care that puts people first.

Whether you are exploring Support at Home, considering changing providers or simply need some guidance about what comes next, our local team is here to help.

Speak with Harbour at Home’s Port Macquarie team today!

https://harbourathome.com.au/contact

12/06/2026

Community Grants Open!! Following the announcment of Woolgoolga Seniors Centre as the first recipient of our Community Grants Program, we're inviting even more seniors groups to apply!

Our Community Grants Program provides grants of $500 to $5,000 for local organisations across the Coffs Coast, Grafton and Port Macquarie areas that support seniors and strengthen community connection.

We’re now looking for more local groups doing great work in the community to apply. To learn more or submit an application, visit:

Support local organisations with grants up to $5,000 to help older Australians stay socially connected and engaged in their communities. Apply now to make a difference.

12/06/2026

We’re thrilled to announce Woolgoolga Seniors Centre as the first recipient of our Community Grants Program.

Read all about it here:

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21/05/2026

NEW GUIDE: How to Access Home Care Funding

Support at Home is now the main government-funded program for older Australians who need help at home - but depending on your situation, it may not be the only funding pathway available.

Now, there's extra funding available for things like:

• Assistive technology, such as mobility aids, shower chairs or other equipment
• Home modifications, such as grab rails, ramps or safer bathroom access
• Short-term restorative care after a fall, illness or hospital stay
• End of life support at home

We’ve created a new guide to help explain what these funding pathways are, who they’re for, and how to access them.
Inside, we walk through:

• What funding is available
• What services and supports it can cover
• Who may be eligible
• How the process works
• What to ask your provider or assessor

Click below to download your copy, or give one of our friendly home care experts a call and we'd be happy to chat about it with you.

• End-of-life support at homehome-care-funding-guide

12/05/2026

For many people and families, conversations about palliative and end-of-life care can feel difficult to start.

But talking earlier can help make sure a person’s wishes are understood before decisions become urgent.

This week is National Palliative Care Week, with the focus on “Getting to the heart of it: Big Questions. Real Answers.”

For older Australians receiving care at home, this can include questions like:
❓What matters most to me as my needs change?
❓Where would I feel most comfortable being cared for?
❓Who do I want involved in decisions about my care?
❓What support would help my family or carers feel less alone?

This week is a reminder that these conversations do not need to happen all at once. But starting early can make a meaningful difference.

If you’re wondering how to start a conversation about palliative care, Palliative Care Australia has put together a helpful video.

02/04/2026

We’re excited to introduce Long Service Legends - a new way we’re recognising and celebrating the incredible people who make a difference every day across Harbour at Home.

First up, we’re shining a light on Debbie, our Care Quality, Training & Support Manager!

Debbie has been working in aged care since 2003, bringing with her a wealth of experience across nursing, leadership, and training.

From starting as a trainee to managing a nursing home, her career has always been driven by one thing—helping people.

Today, Debbie plays a hands-on role supporting both staff and clients. Whether it’s training new team members, checking in with support workers, or making sure care is delivered the right way for each individual, she’s always tthere to help.

“I make time for everyone. I want to know everything that's going on, because that’s how we support people properly.”

Debbie is passionate about helping staff grow. She pairs new team members with the right people, supports them in the field, and is a huge part in building confidence and capability within the team.

One moment she’s especially proud of is supporting a new worker who felt overwhelmed when starting out. Debbie worked closely alongside her for three months until she found her feet.

“Now she’s one of our most popular workers. She even brought her daughter on to work at Harbour!”

She’s also proud of the culture at Harbour at Home. “We’ve built an environment where people aren’t afraid to ask for help. We support each other—and when our staff feel supported, our clients do too.”

Her approach is simple: stay flexible, stay hands-on, and do whatever it takes to support the team. “Every day is different—you just have to adapt.”

And if something needs doing? Debbie’s already onto it. “I cleaned the whole office the other week—it didn’t worry me!”

Debbie, thank you for everything you bring to Harbour At Home. Your leadership, care, and commitment make a real difference.