The friendly faces behind Simply Helping Geelong and Barwon are Harvey and Bridget Lang, who have lived in Torquay since 2010, after moving from the south west of the state.
In her 35 years working as a division 1 registered nurse, Bridget gained vast experience in the health care sector, including nursing, organising community health programs, and managing the day to day operations in regional hospitals.
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Prior to moving to Torquay, Harvey was a teacher of physical education at a school in the state’s south west, as well as the local football coach, both as a player and non-player, for 20 years. After completing a business diploma, Harvey operated a successful food delivery service in Ocean Grove for 4 years.
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When needing care for an elderly parent, Harvey and Bridget endured their own experience and frustrations with various care providers and carers, and quickly recognised a gap in the market. They saw a need for a care service in the local area that would be compatible with their own values, treat people with respect and dignity, as well as improve the emotional and physical well-being of others. So, in February 2014, Harvey and Bridget established Simply Helping Geelong and Barwon.
From humble beginnings and a team of two others, Simply Helping Geelong and Barwon has grown. Today it includes more than 120 carers and staff, and an administrative team of eight.
Being locally owned and operated is a huge advantage for those requiring care. We are nearby and readily available, which means decisions can be made quickly. It also gives us the flexibility to quickly adapt to ever-changing care needs. People feel a sense of security knowing that they can rely on our friendly office team for support, information and the ability to schedule carers 24/7 in the event of an emergency.
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We understand that each person has unique goals and circumstances, therefore, our in-home care services can be tailored to suit your needs.
Whether you require short-term care, or have more complex needs, our in-home care services are designed to simply help you remain living safely in your own home, whilst retaining your independence. We also encourage personal choice, and actively support your input regarding your in-home care services.
Combined, our management team has over 80 years’ experience in the care sector. We understand that the success of your in-home care experience relies heavily on the level of professionalism and empathy of our team members. That’s why we have stringent processes in place to ensure we only engage the best people to join the Simply Helping team. Recognising the strengths and skill set of each team member allows us to easily match them with your individual care needs, and helps to build a trusting relationship.
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Most of our administrative team are also qualified carers. This experience gives them a valuable insight into the importance of successfully matching a carer to a recipient efficiently, to avoid any delays in care.
Keeping your home neat and tidy is an ongoing task that is often time consuming and demanding. To ease the burden, Simply Helping offers a home help service. Our home helpers are trained to assist with everyday domestic chores including cleaning floors, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning kitchens, dusting, changing linen, ironing and more. Our home help service can be utilised for a once-off spring clean, or as a regular ongoing service. With home help, it’s easy to keep your place looking spic and span.
Personal care routines are not always as easy as they sound, especially if you are ageing or living with a disability. We are here to help. Our professional carers provide personal care supports that protect your dignity and maintain respect. Personal care assistance can include bathing, grooming, dressing, toilet assistance, checking and maintaining skin integrity, medication prompting and more. Simply Helping’s personal care services help you feel refreshed and ready to take on the day.
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It’s important to stay connected with your local community. Feeling a sense of belonging promotes good physical and mental health. However, sometimes we may need a helping hand to get out and about. Our community access service provides assistance to ensure you arrive safely at your destination, and that you also have the support you need to participate, once you’re there. Community access may include medical appointments, shopping, day programs, special events, social gatherings and more.
Being a family member carer is an important role that often requires you to be there for your loved one most the time. It’s inevitable that there will be times when you have your own appointments to attend, or you just need to take a short break to recharge your batteries. Simply Helping can help, our in home respite service provides you with peace of mind when you can’t be there. Our compassionate carers are trained and qualified to tend to the care needs of your loved one, and will ensure that they remain happy and safe.
Having a well maintained home and garden can bring joy and happiness, but it can also mean hard work. We provide professional services so that you can enjoy your home and garden without raising a finger, or sweat. Our gardeners can mow lawns, trim hedges, weed garden beds, prune bushes, or any other gardening task. Our handy maintenance team can quickly and easily carry out all those odd jobs on your ‘to-do’ list. Speak to our friendly team to see how we can help keep your home and garden in tip top shape.
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Seeing a loved one struggle with dementia can create feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness. It’s only natural to want the best outcome for them, although sometimes the wrong decision can be made in haste. People with dementia don’t always need to move out of their home and into a residential care facility to receive the appropriate care. Here at Simply Helping Geelong and Barwon, we have been able to help, even when the situation seemed desperate. Our qualified carers can provide tailored in-home care services to assist someone living with dementia. We have the resources to consistently roster the same carers to enable relationships to flourish between care giver, care recipient and family members. These trusting relationships coupled with tailored in home support, give people the confidence they need to continue with their everyday activities and participate safely in the community.
Over the years, we have been privileged to witness how finding the right help and in-home care supports can improve someone’s quality of life.
Yes, we are a registered NDIS provider. We can provide support for people with disability , as well as their families and carers.
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Due to the individual preferences for cleaning products and equipment, our carers and home helpers use the recipients cleaning products and equipment.
We will charge fees under the guidance of the NDIS pricing guide, in effect at the time, at the price limit in the NDIS support Catalogue for all supports.
Please note that services offered by each location may vary. Please scroll up to see the list of services we offer. Click Here to see the NDIS TTP rates.
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In her 35 years working as a division 1 registered nurse, Bridget gained vast experience in the health care sector, including nursing, organising community health programs, and managing the day to day operations in regional hospitals.
Prior to moving to Torquay, Harvey was a teacher of physical education at a school in the state’s south west, as well as the local football coach, both as a player and non-player, for 20 years. After completing a business diploma, Harvey operated a successful food delivery service in Ocean Grove for 4 years.
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When needing care for an elderly parent, Harvey and Bridget endured their own experience and frustrations with various care providers and carers, and quickly recognised a gap in the market. They saw a need for a care service in the local area that would be compatible with their own values, treat people with respect and dignity, as well as improve the emotional and physical well-being of others.