Kā pouwhirinaki ā kāika The home team

Operating hours

• Dunedin: 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
• Invercargill: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

You can call us on 0800 734 246

The home team are available in the greater Invercargill and Dunedin areas (within 40 minutes' drive).

A healthcare professional from The home team will visit you in your home to find out what level of support you need to maintain your independence and remain safely at home.

The home team will support you for 2 weeks and discuss any concerns you may have. If you still need support after 2 weeks you will be referred to other community teams, services, or providers.

The service accepts support for people over 18 years old, but the majority are older people.

Who to call if you become unwell while being support by The home team

If it is between:

• 8am and 8pm (day to evening) — call us so we can make sure you are getting the right care at home
• 8pm to 8am (night) — call your main healthcare provider, Healthline on 0800 611 116, or 111 in an emergency.

Is going home the right choice

For some older people, continuing to live at home is their preferred option if there are the right supports in place.

Our 'Home as my first choice' programme starts from the position of 'What would we need to do to make staying at home possible?' For others, returning home may no longer be the right option.

Support for older people in Otago and Southland (internal link)

If you have been an inpatient or have visited the Emergency department one of the Home Team will visit you in your home within 24 hours of leaving the hospital.

You can also self-refer and speak to the coordinator on 0800 734 246