Hoarding and squalor program

If you’re experiencing hoarding behaviours or living in an environment that’s become overwhelming, VMCH can help. 

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What are hoarding and squalor services?

Our Hoarding and squalor program is short-term and offers respectful, personalised support to help you stay safely at home and continue living in the community. 

For more information, download the hoarding and squalor brochure.

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What support is available? 

We’ll work with you to develop a personalised support plan. Depending on your needs, this may include: 

A one-off clean-up to help make your home safe and enable other in-home services.

Connecting you to specialist services such as hoarding support groups, counselling or health professionals .

Reviewing your care plan and coordinating your ongoing care. 

Understanding hoarding disorder: Anne's story

Hoarding disorder can affect daily life in many ways, often making it hard to feel safe, comfortable or in control at home. Anne is one of many VMCH clients who has taken those first steps toward a safer, more manageable living space, and found that support made all the difference

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Who is this service for? 

You may be eligible if you: 

Are aged 50+ (or 45+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)

Are on a low income

Are experiencing hoarding behaviour or living in a squalid environment

Are at risk of homelessness or unable to access the care you need.

This service is funded by the Australian Government through Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). You’ll need a CHSP assessment to access these services.

We can help you get started. 

Hoarding and squalor program

What are hoarding and squalor services?

Understanding hoarding disorder: Anne's story

Who is this service for?

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