We are part of the panel of attendant care providers for Insurance and Care NSW (icare) Lifetime Care, Workers Care and Dust Diseases Care.
I need assistance at home.
icare Attendant Care Services from Leora
Leora Healthcare is part of Insurance and Care NSW (icare)’s panel of attendant care providers in New South Wales, providing support to individuals eligible for icare’s Lifetime Care, Workers Care and Dust Diseases Care Programs. Attendant care services are delivered by our compassionate support workers and registered nurses.
- Lifetime Care – icare’s Lifetime Care and Support Scheme pays for treatment, rehabilitation and care for people who have been severely injured in a motor accident in NSW.
- Workers Care – If your injury at work was severe, you may meet the criteria for your treatment and care needs to be managed through icare’s Workers Care Program.
- Dust Diseases Care – Formed to provide treatment and financial support to workers who have a disability as a result of a compensable dust disease contracted in a NSW workplace. Eligible workers living with a dust disease can receive financial support from icare, as well as medical treatment and services such as walking aids, home modifications and at-home nursing care.
Compassionate Support for Day-to-Day Needs
We can assist with day-to-day activities that you may need help with due to your injury or condition.
Leora support workers can assist you in various ways, including:
- Personal care, such as showering or dressing
- Domestic tasks, such as preparing meals and cleaning
- Help to attend your injury-related treatment and rehabilitation activities or appointments
- Managing your day-to-day routine
To access our services, get in touch with icare or directly contact your icare coordinator or case manager. Once your funding is approved by icare, you may nominate Leora Healthcare as your preferred provider. Selecting the right attendant care provider is a personal decision, and you have full choice and control over the provider you wish to support your needs.
Our Service Coverage
New South Wales Bayside Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, Georges River Council, Inner West Council, Northern Beaches Council, Mosman Municipal Council, North Sydney Council, Randwick City Council, Strathfield Council, City of Sydney Council, Waverley Council, Willoughby City Council, Woollahra Shire Council, Cumberland Council, Canterbury-Bankstown Council, The Hills Shire Council, Blacktown City Council, Camden Council, Campbelltown City Council, Fairfield City Council, Hornsby Shire Council, Ku-ring-gai Council, Liverpool City Council, City of Parramatta Council, Penrith City Council, City of Ryde, Sutherland Shire Council, Hunters Hill Council, Lane Cove Council, Blue Mountains City Council, Central Coast Council, Hawkesbury City Council, Wollondilly Shire Council
Victoria Metropolitan
Our Attendant Care Services
High Care
Clinical support from our Registered Nurses and team of support workers.
Shopping & Meal Preparation
Providing assistance through shopping, cooking and meal prep.
Domestic Assistance
A helping hand to keep your home tidy and neat.
Work or Study
Assisting with activities for work or study (if goal-related and approved by icare)
Transport & Travel
Making sure you get to your injury-related treatments or appointments on time.
Keeping Active
Encouraging and empowering you to enhance your physical fitness and health.
Personal Care
Assistance with personal hygiene and other daily living tasks.
Get Started In Just A Few Steps
Step 1
Get in touch with icare, or directly contact your icare coordinator or case manager.
Step 2
A care needs assessor, who is a health professional (e.g. an occupational therapist) approved by icare, will identify your care needs. They’ll meet with you and your family at your home to talk about your care needs. They may also talk to your case manager and Leora to make sure they understand your needs.
Step 3
Following approval from icare, you may nominate Leora Healthcare as your preferred provider. Selecting the right attendant care provider is a personal decision, and you have full choice and control over the provider you wish to support your needs! After you choose Leora Healthcare, we’ll enter a Service Agreement.
Step 4
You’ll be introduced to your dedicated Care Coordinator or Care Manager at Leora. For your convenience, they will be your primary contact and go-to person at Leora.
Step 5
Your Care Coordinator will match you with a Leora support worker based on your needs, culture and interests.
Step 6
Start receiving services! Live your best life with the assurance of a reliable Leora support worker to assist you.
Enhancing Your Independence and Quality of Life
At Leora Healthcare, we understand that every individual is different, and so we design personalised care plans suited to each client’s specific goals in life. Our support workers can provide personal care at home or higher-level support for those with high care needs. We make sure that every support worker you welcome into your own home is a great match!
Why Choose Leora?
Experience
We have been caring for the community since 2008. We are committed to empowering people and provide support to 1,500 families every single week.
Skills & Qualifications
We have a team of Registered Nurses on staff who provide a more advanced level of clinical support. All support workers undergo hands-on training to provide safe and effective care.
Dedicated Suppot
You can enjoy the warm support of a dedicated Leora contact. You’ll know exactly who to call for any issues or questions.
Diversity
Our support workers speak 50+ languages and come from diverse cultural backgrounds, mirroring the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is icare?
icare or Insurance and Care NSW provides insurance and care services to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on the road, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
Leora Healthcare is a provider for icare participants of:
- Lifetime Care – icare’s Lifetime Care and Support Scheme pays for treatment, rehabilitation and care for people who have been severely injured in a motor accident in NSW.
- Workers Care – If your injury at work was severe, you may meet the criteria for your treatment and care needs to be managed through icare’s Workers Care Program.
- Dust Diseases Care – Formed to provide treatment and financial support to workers who have a disability as a result of a compensable dust disease contracted in a NSW workplace. Eligible workers living with a dust disease can receive financial support from icare, as well as medical treatment and services such as walking aids, home modifications and at-home nursing care.
Is Leora a provider approved by icare?
We are a provider for Lifetime Care, Workers Care and Dust Diseases Care. We can be your provider once an approval is given after a thorough independent assessment by an approved assessor from icare.
What icare services can I receive through Leora?
Our support workers can assist with day-to-day activities that are difficult for icare participants to manage because of their injury or condition. This can include personal care, managing medication, home rehabilitation programs, managing your daily routines or getting you to your injury-related treatments and appointments.
Compassionate Support Workers
Leora support workers are some of the most experienced and compassionate people in Australia. We have a network of 600+ carers – here are some of them!
Meet Oleksiy
Oleksiy used to be a nursing home nurse, but found deeper meaning as a Leora support worker, being able to focus 100% on the person he’s supporting.
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Meet Jennifer
Our support worker Jennifer enjoys making a difference and appreciates the experienced team at Leora that’s always there to support her in any situation.
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Meet Divashni
Divashni feels proud to win the trust of a client living in a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) apartment.
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Meet Farhiya
Farhiya used to be a carer-educator before switching to being a support worker. Learn more about her experience.
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Meet Maggie
Mum Maggie lost her retail job, but found flexibility and meaningful work helping others at Leora Healthcare.
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