Can Gardening Be Funded Through Support at Home?
Many older Australians are surprised to learn that gardening and basic yard maintenance can often be funded through aged care programs designed to help people stay living safely at home.
With the introduction of the Support at Home program, services that maintain a safe home environment — including outdoor areas — may be funded as part of a client’s package.
Why Gardening Is Considered Important
As people age, tasks like mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and maintaining pathways can become physically demanding.
When gardens become overgrown, it can create safety risks such as:
Uneven or hidden ground surfaces
Slippery leaves on pathways
Branches obstructing walkways
Difficulty accessing outdoor areas safely
Regular garden maintenance helps reduce these risks and supports independent living at home.
What Gardening Services May Be Included
Depending on a person’s Support at Home package level and available budget, services may include:
Lawn mowing and edging
Hedge trimming and pruning
Weeding garden beds
Clearing pathways
General garden tidy-ups
These services fall under home maintenance supports, which are designed to keep a person’s home safe and manageable.
Gardening Support in the Northern Rivers
Sistability provides professional gardening services for aged care clients across the Northern Rivers, helping people maintain safe outdoor spaces while continuing to live independently.
If you already have a Support at Home package, our team can assist with coordinating gardening services.
You can learn more here, or give us a call on 1300 131 096.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In many cases, yes. Gardening services may be funded as part of home maintenance supports depending on the client’s package and available budget.
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Yes. Sistability provides gardening services for both aged care clients and privately funded households across the Northern Rivers.
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Many clients choose weekly or fortnightly services to keep lawns, pathways, and garden beds manageable.
