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title: "Domestic Assistance"
url: "https://montessoricare.com.au/aged-care/domestic-assistance/"
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published: "2026-02-19T13:42:46+11:00"
modified: "2026-06-16T23:51:49+10:00"
author: "Dar.Gens"
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# A Clean, Safe Home Without the Struggle

Cleaning, laundry, and household tasks, so you can focus on living, not housework.

    [Get Started](/aged-care/get-started-with-aged-care/)   [Call 1300 918 000](tel:1300918000)

## What this service includes

     ![General Cleaning – in-home Domestic Assistance from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/general-cleaning.webp)

### General cleaning

Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and tidying living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

     ![Laundry and Ironing – in-home Domestic Assistance from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/laundry-and-ironing.webp)

### Laundry & ironing

Washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes and linen.

     ![Bed Making – in-home Domestic Assistance from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bed-making.webp)

### Bed making

Fresh sheets and a well-made bed, small things that make a big difference.

     ![Kitchen Cleaning – in-home Domestic Assistance from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kitchen-cleaning.webp)

### Kitchen cleaning

Dishes, bench tops, appliance cleaning, and keeping the kitchen hygienic.

     ![Organising and Decluttering – in-home Domestic Assistance from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/organising-and-decluttering.webp)

### Organising & decluttering

Help sorting through belongings and keeping spaces manageable.

     ![Shopping Assistance – in-home Domestic Assistance from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/shopping-assistance.webp)

### Shopping assistance

Help with grocery lists, shopping trips, or putting away deliveries.

          ![Domestic Assistance Who this service is for – in-home Domestic Assistance from Montessori Care](https://montessoricare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/domestic-assistance-who-this-service-is-for.webp)

## Who this service is for

- Older adults who find housework physically difficult or tiring
- People with arthritis, back pain, or mobility limitations
- Those recovering from surgery who can't do heavy cleaning
- Anyone who wants to maintain a clean, safe home environment

   [Check if you're eligible](/aged-care/get-started-with-aged-care/)

## How it supports safety and independence

### Reduces Fall Risk

A clean, uncluttered home is a safer home. We remove trip hazards and keep walkways clear.

### Maintains Wellbeing

Living in a clean environment supports mental health and self-esteem.

### Familiar Routines

Your carer learns how you like things done and follows your preferences.

## How funding applies to this service

### Support at Home

Domestic assistance is a core service under the Support at Home program. Hours are allocated based on your assessed needs.

### Private / Self-funded

Book regular or one-off cleaning sessions. Flexible scheduling with no minimum commitment.

     [See full funding guide](/funding/aged-care-funding/)

## Why families choose Montessori Care

### Your preferences matter

We clean the way you want, your products, your routine, your standards.

### Trained and insured

All carers are police-checked, insured, and trained in safe work practices.

### Same carer each visit

Consistency means your carer knows your home and your expectations.

### Combined with other services

Domestic help can be paired with personal care, meals, or social support.

*“I couldn’t manage the vacuuming anymore after my knee replacement. My carer comes every week and the house is spotless. She even remembers how I like the cushions arranged.”*

                                                   Margaret T.

Domestic assistance client, Inner West Sydney

## Ready to get started?

Speak with a local aged care specialist today. No pressure, just a conversation.

    [Get Started](/aged-care/get-started-with-aged-care/)   [Call 1300 918 000](tel:1300918000)