Who We Are
We have over 100 Neighbourhood Teams providing support to people and families in their local area. Alongside this we have a range of specialist advisors who support our community teams to develop practices that best meet people’s needs.
This includes Safeguarding planning and support; Coaching; Shared Living – support and accommodation support; and Independent Community Living – dedicated mental health support at home.
We know it’s important that people delivering supports and services in the community are supported to make decisions in partnership with people and families. That’s why we make sure our people have access to the right information, technology, and support to ensure they can do a great job.
Our Neighbourhood Teams allow stronger connections between teams and the people they support, having a positive impact on the communities we work within.
Want to work with us? Check out our job openings here.
Gwin Ruston established the Perth Emergency Housekeeping Service under the auspices of WACOSS.
The agency was incorproated in 1970.
The initial purpose was to provide support in the home to ensure families could remain intact. People were employed as housekeepers and live-in and visiting support.
Throughout the 70s, funding was derived from a variety of government departments and fundraising. The target group gradually moved to cover a higher proportion of older people.
In 1985, the Home and Community Care Act brought together all the programs and funding sources into the HACC program.
Our name changed in 1987 to Perth Home Care Services.
Throughout the 1990s, the range of funding sources increased and included the aged care, disability and mental health sectors.
Since 2000, there has been considerable growth. Services have also expanded to regional areas.
As an organisation, we have always been at the forefront of introducing innovative services and looking for approaches that deliver great outcomes. We were one of the first to explore and introduce individualised funding options, shared living and shared management.
Fast forward to 2016, we started a new chapter with the changing of our name to Avivo.
Avivo takes its base from the Italian ‘vivo’, meaning to be lively and have energy, with the Spanish word ‘avivar’ which means to brighten and enhance. Avivo is our word and takes inspiration from these root terms, but adds a little something unique, much like every person we work with.
Today, our experienced teams thrive throughout Perth, the Midwest, Gascoyne and the Wheatbelt.
We support people from different cultures and backgrounds, and we respect that people live their lives in many different ways. We build and maintain relationships with people from all walks of life. We’re non-denominational and open-minded, and our teams reflect the diverse society we live in.
We look forward to working with you to support you to live life to the fullest.
Diversity
We are committed to supporting and developing diversity within the organisation. We employ people from different cultures and backgrounds because we believe that diversity is an asset.
Initiatives
We value everyone, and support and encourage people to play their part in making the world a better place. We need to leave behind competitive individualism and greed, and instead encourage cooperation and collective solutions.
Work with us.
We are an organisation who believes in people and the power of communities. We are focused on our employee experience supporting you to thrive – we are focused on growth and development, safety and wellness and appreciation and recognition.
