In-home Care services on the Mornington Peninsula
Friendly, local support so your mum or dad can stay safely at home – without the big agency feel.
Local Home Help on the
Mornington Peninsula
Caring Support, Without the Big Agency Feel
Peninsula InHome Care Specialists offer personalised in-home care and home help across the Mornington Peninsula – led by local Director Bronwyn Hewitt and her trusty emotional support hound, Frankie.
We’re not a call centre or a faceless provider. We’re a small, dedicated team who take the time to genuinely understand your family’s needs and match you with a carer you can trust.
Our In-Home Care Services on the Mornington Peninsula
We provide personalised home help and support for seniors across the Mornington Peninsula – tailored to your loved one’s needs, delivered by local carers you can trust.
In-Home Personal Care
Hands-on daily support in the comfort of home
Helping your mum or dad with the personal side of daily life – showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility. Our carers provide dignified, respectful personal care that keeps your loved one feeling comfortable, clean and confident at home.
No strangers, no rushing – just consistent, compassionate support from someone they know and trust.
Home Help &
Support at Home
Practical help that keeps the household running
From cleaning and laundry to meal preparation and grocery shopping – we help with the everyday tasks that can become overwhelming as we get older.
Our home help service on the Mornington Peninsula means your loved one can stay living independently at home, in a clean, safe and comfortable environment, without relying on family to do everything.
Social Support & Transport
Staying connected, active and part of the community
Loneliness and isolation are real risks for seniors living at home. Our social support and transport service helps your loved one get to medical appointments, community activities and social outings.
We also providing regular welfare checks and genuine companionship. Staying connected isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for wellbeing.
Ready to Talk About In home Care Services?
We’re here to listen, answer your questions and help you understand your best options for aged care support at home.
Home Help Across the Mornington Peninsula
Staying connected, active and part of the community
We provide in-home care and home help services across the Mornington Peninsula, supporting seniors and their families in Mt Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, Frankston South, Langwarrin, Somerville, Baxter, Tyabb, Hastings and surrounding areas.
Based locally in Mt Eliza, our carers live and work in the same communities as our clients – which means reliable, consistent support from people who genuinely understand life on the Peninsula.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call – if we can help, we will.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call – if we can help, we will.
Why Families on the Mornington Peninsula
Choose Us Over the Big Providers
Local, personal and genuinely different – here’s what that actually means
Most large home care agencies are built around systems, rosters and call centres. Carers rotate, faces change, and your loved one is left explaining their routine to someone new – again. At Peninsula InHome Care Specialists, we do things differently. We’re a small, local team led by Bronwyn Hewitt, built on genuine relationships, consistency and care that actually feels personal.
Most large home care agencies are built around systems, rosters and call centres. Carers rotate, faces change, and your loved one is left explaining their routine to someone new – again. At Peninsula InHome Care Specialists, we do things differently. We’re a small, local team led by Bronwyn Hewitt, built on genuine relationships, consistency and care that actually feels personal.
You’ll Always Know Who’s Coming
We match your loved one with a carer that suits their personality and routine – and we keep that consistency. No revolving door of strangers, no explaining preferences from scratch every visit.
Led By Someone Who Genuinely Cares
Bronwyn Hewitt founded PIHCS because she saw how impersonal large providers had become. She’s hands-on, reachable and invested in every client – not managing from a head office somewhere else.
We’re Local – Not a Franchise
Our carers live on the Mornington Peninsula. They understand the communities, the roads, the local services and the lifestyle. This isn’t a franchise ticking boxes – it’s a local team that knows your neighborhood.
Care Built Around Your Loved One
Big providers offer set packages. We build care around the individual – whether that’s help with personal care, support around the home, or simply some company and a trip to the shops. Your needs, your schedule, your way.
Frankie Comes
Too
Our emotional support hound Frankie has a way of making people feel instantly at ease. It sounds small – but for seniors who feel anxious about having someone new in their home, it genuinely makes a difference in their support needs.
If you’re weighing up home care options for a parent or loved one, we’d love the chance to show you what genuinely personal care looks like.
Common Questions About Home Help on the Mornington Peninsula
The cost of home help on the Mornington Peninsula varies depending on the type of support needed and whether you’re accessing private in-home care or a government-funded program such as Support at Home. Private home care offers more flexibility with no wait times, while government-funded care can subsidise costs significantly for eligible seniors. At Peninsula InHome Care Specialists, we’re happy to talk through your options and help you understand what’s available for your family’s situation – with no obligation.
Yes – and we think that’s one of the most important parts of good home help. At Peninsula InHome Care Specialists, we take the time to match your loved one with a carer that suits their personality, routine and individual needs. Consistency matters enormously for seniors receiving in-home care, which is why we avoid the revolving door of different carers that larger providers often rely on. Your loved one will know who’s coming – and feel comfortable having them in their home.
Private home care is arranged directly with us – no waiting lists, no assessment process, and complete flexibility over the type and timing of support. Government-funded care through programs like Support at Home is subsidised for eligible seniors but typically involves an ACAT assessment and a waiting period. Many families on the Mornington Peninsula choose to start with private in-home care while waiting for government funding to be approved. We can walk you through both options clearly and help you decide what makes sense for your situation.
For more information about government funded support, visit My Aged Care
With private home help, care can often begin within days of your initial enquiry – sometimes sooner. There’s no lengthy assessment process or waiting list involved. We start with a friendly phone call to understand your needs, followed by a free in-home visit, and then work with you to get the right support in place as quickly as possible. If your family needs urgent home help on the Mornington Peninsula, please don’t hesitate to call us directly.
Absolutely. We understand that starting in-home care can feel like a big step – particularly for seniors who value their independence. We offer flexible, short-term home help so families can try our service without any long-term commitment. Many of our clients begin with a few hours of support per week and adjust from there as their needs and comfort levels evolve. There’s no lock-in contract – just honest, personalised care that works for your family.
Not sure where to start?
Choosing home help for a parent or loved one can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Give Bronwyn a call for a friendly, no-obligation chat about what support might look like for your family. No paperwork, no pressure, just honest advice from someone who genuinely cares.