If you’ve recently made the move to Port Macquarie – welcome!
Whether you came to be closer to family, for the sea breeze, or simply for a new chapter, moving somewhere new can feel exciting… and a little overwhelming.
If you or a loved one relies on home care, there’s often an extra layer of “Where do I even start?”.
The good news is that you don’t have to navigate anything alone. For more than 40 years, St Agnes’ Catholic Parish has been supporting locals and newcomers live their best life – not just with support at home, but with genuine care, community, and friendly guidance.
Let’s get your support settled so you can enjoy your new home
- Start with My Aged Care
A quick call to My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 lets My Aged Care know you have moved. They’ll update your details and help you transfer your package to a local provider.
This doesn’t cancel the support you are eligible for – it moves with you.
2. Choose a provider who feels like part of the community
When you’re new in town, it means a lot to have friendly faces turn into familiar ones.
Our team lives here – they know the best GP clinics, which pharmacies will deliver in a pinch, and which footpaths in town get a little uneven after rain. They can tell you which beaches have the most accessible paths, which shops are easiest to navigate with a walker, and the café that will remember your name after only a couple visits.
These are the small things that make a big difference when you’re settling in — and they’re the things only a local team can truly know.
3. Don’t go without support, even for a week
If you don’t have a government-funded Support at Home package, we can step in straight away with flexible private home care. No waiting. No gaps. No unnecessary stress.
We’ll make sure you feel comfortable, settled, and supported wherever you are on your home care journey.
- Find your feet in the local community
Moving somewhere isn’t just about unpacking boxes, it’s about feeling at home.
We can connect you with:
- Transport and companionship while you explore your new neighbourhood
- Community events and activities
- Social groups, clubs, and gentle exercise classes
- Local GPs and health professionals, including our own in-house clinical team
- Other aged care services
You don’t have to navigate your new town alone.
New to home care entirely? You’re in the right place.
If you could use a little extra support, our aged care team can:
- Explain My Aged Care in simple steps
- Help you kickstart the process to apply for government-funded Support at Home
- Provide short-term or ongoing private, fee for service support
- Walk alongside you as you settle into your new town
We’d love to welcome you to Port Macquarie
Call the St Agnes’ aged care admissions team on (02) 5525 3600 or email agedcare@stagnesparish.org.au today for warm guidance, friendly faces, and local support – from the moment you arrive.
