Gardening & home maintenance
Get a helping hand with the jobs around your home and garden that are becoming harder to manage.
DANS can provide practical support with gardening, yard work and minor home maintenance, helping keep your home safe, comfortable and easier to enjoy.
Help to keep your home and garden looked after
Gardening and home maintenance services can help with essential jobs around your property that you may no longer be able to safely or comfortably manage yourself.
From mowing lawns and tidying outdoor areas to minor jobs around the home, we can tailor support around what you need.
Our focus is helping you maintain a safe, comfortable and liveable home so you can continue enjoying your independence.
Gardening and yard work
Our team can provide practical assistance with regular garden and yard maintenance, including:
- Lawn mowing and edging
- Light weeding
- Pruning and trimming
- Garden tidying
- Clearing leaves and garden debris
- Keeping pathways and outdoor access areas clear
Support can be arranged regularly or based on the needs of your home and garden.
Home maintenance
Small maintenance jobs can become difficult or unsafe to manage over time.
DANS can help with minor household maintenance that keeps your home safe and functioning well, including:
- Simple maintenance tasks around the home
- Cleaning ceiling fans and other household items
- Minor repairs
- Helping keep entrances and access areas safe
- Identifying jobs that may require a qualified tradesperson
For specialist or more substantial work, we can help you understand what additional support may be required.
Gardening and home maintenance through Support at Home
Gardening and home maintenance forms part of the Everyday living services available through Support at Home.
Depending on your approved support and individual needs, your funding may be used to help with essential gardening, yard work and minor maintenance around your home.
Not sure what your Support at Home funding covers? Call DANS and we can help you understand your options.
Need some help inside the home too?
DANS also provides domestic assistance to make everyday household tasks easier to manage.
Depending on your needs, this may include:
- General household cleaning
- Vacuuming and mopping
- Laundry and linen
- Shopping assistance
- Other everyday household tasks
By combining support inside and outside the home, we can help make day-to-day living safer, easier and more comfortable.
Our services are grouped into broader pricing categories, so the pricing label below may not exactly match the name of this service. What you pay will depend on your funding pathway and any applicable subsidies or contributions.
Home maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions about in home care, funding, and getting started? We've answered the ones we hear most.
Can gardening be covered by Support at Home?
Gardening and home maintenance may be provided as part of Everyday living services under Support at Home, depending on your assessed needs and approved services.
What gardening jobs can DANS help with?
We can assist with essential garden and yard maintenance such as lawn mowing, light weeding, pruning, tidying and keeping pathways clear.
Can DANS help with repairs around my home?
We can assist with minor maintenance designed to help keep your home safe and functional. Larger or specialist repairs may need to be completed by a qualified tradesperson.
Does Support at Home cover landscaping?
Support is generally focused on essential gardening and maintenance that helps you safely remain at home rather than landscaping or major property improvements.
Can I receive cleaning and gardening support?
Yes. DANS can provide both cleaning and gardening support. We have a home and maintenance team, along with care workers who can assist with cleaning.
a combination of domestic assistance, gardening and home maintenance depending on your needs and approved support.
Still have questions?
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