Community Home Australia

About Us

Community Home Australia is an internationally recognised, Registered Nurse developed and driven best practice support provider for people living with younger onset dementia and cognitive disability in the community.

The organisation is an Australian Charities and Not for profit Commission registered charitable organisation that:

  • Delivers care and support to people living with Younger Onset dementia and Cognitive Disability
  • Provides and supports education and training opportunities across aged care and the NDIS in dementia care, positive behaviour management and person centred care
  • Supports research and clinical placement  programs in conjunction with the University of Canberra
  • Delivers conferences, workshops and international retreats
  • Supports opportunities for international respite through our partnership with CHA International Resorts (Indonesia)
  • Undertakes philanthropic and charitable actions to support those who support others including Dementia Australia, Alzheimers Indonesia, The Black Dog Institute, The Cancer Council, Pegasis Riding for the Disabled, Roundabout, Toora Women Inc, and the Jasri Dog Rescue Fund
Our guests in the community, enjoying life with the community


There is another way ... The Community Home Way

 

Let’s face it … Nobody wants to go into an aged care ‘nursing home’.

No personal space, little privacy, a revolving door of staff that don’t know you and having to fit in with large numbers of other people.

For those with income or assets, the government now expects a significant contribution from you that provides you with no additional benefit. You get the same as everyone else and this can be several hundreds of dollars a day just because you have worked hard and saved your money.

Our homes, in local communities with the care, support and services you choose. No sharing with one hundred others, no institutional surroundings … a family home with beautiful gardens and around the clock care in the community you love. Our guests actively participate in every facet of the home, from choosing activities and meals to hiring new team members. 

We work with every guest and their family to tailor care and services to meet your needs. No compromises. No rules. You want it? We will supply it for you. You are in control of your care and your life. 

Unlike traditional aged care providers, we don’t employ large numbers of head office staff and instead put all our resources into providing our guests with the best aged care experience possible. We provide small scale, personalised care that meets the individual needs of each guest. You are not just another number because relationships are important. 

We don’t require enormous lump sum bonds to enter nor do we increase your fees as your care needs increase. Our fees and charges are completely transparent and will remain the same for the whole of your stay with us.

Nutritious and varied meals – no nursing home food here! We cook food fresh each day and have negotiated deals with local cafes and restaurants so you choose the cuisine and order what you like on special days. All our guests actively participate in setting the menu and preparing meals.

We are a fully Australian owned not for profit organisation dedicated to providing care and services in the local community. We are not beholden to large religious organisations, companies or shareholders – we partner with you and your loved ones to provide the care and services you want. This benefits not just our residents and guests, but also their families, our staff, and the greater community. 


Our Management Team

We have a small dedicated team of professionals all focused on providing the highest level of quality care and services

Dr Rodney Jilek

RN, DipAppSc, BHltSc, GCHSM, Dip Mgt, MPH, PhD, DrPH, MAICD

Founder and Managing Director

Sarah Perrick

Certificate in Dementia Care 

 Administration and
Member of the Company

Nicole Smith

RN, GDAG, Gerontologist

Chief Operating Officer, IPC Lead and Board Member

Sarah Jilek

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse and
Member of the Company

Monique Pockran

Bachelor of Dementia Care

Board Member – Independent Community Representative

Sagar Pokharel

Bachelor of Electronics & Communication, Master of Information Technology

Director of Corporate Services

Sonal Sapkota

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health

Director of Clinical Services