Home Assist Secure

Helping you feel safe and confident at home

Home Assist Secure is a Queensland Government initiative delivered by Churches of Christ. It’s designed to support older people and individuals with a disability by improving home safety and helping you live independently for longer. We offer government-subsidised home and garden maintenance, repairs, and modifications, plus practical safety advice to help you feel more confident in your home.

What we can help with

Installing smoke alarms and replacing batteries
Repairing or replacing light switches, bulbs and power points
Fixing leaking taps and toilets
Cleaning windows, ceiling fans and air-conditioner filters
Yard and garden maintenance (mowing, rubbish removal, gutter cleaning)
Minor home modifications (grab rails, ramps)
Safety upgrades (key safes, sensor lights, security screens)
Home safety and security advice
Referrals to trusted local contractors and tradespeople.

Home safety tips

Simple changes can make a big difference. Here are a few ways to improve safety around your home:

Make sure your house number is visible from the street
Lock garages and store tools securely
Use sensor lights and security screen doors
Install keyed-alike locks on doors and windows
Be cautious with unexpected visitors and phone calls
Build strong connections with neighbours
Use timers and avoid leaving obvious signs when away

Who can access Home Assist Secure?

You may be eligible if you:

Are aged 60 or over, or of any age with a disability
Hold a Pensioner Concession Card
Are unable to complete the work yourself due to safety or technical reasons
Can’t access help through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, or family and friends

You can also receive free safety advice and referrals if you own or rent your home.

Renting your home?

We can’t carry out work that’s the landlord’s responsibility under tenancy laws. But we encourage you to share our safety tips with your landlord. If you’d like to make changes yourself, check if you need their approval first.

We’re here to support you with advice and guidance—so you can feel safer and more confident, wherever you live.