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"The ability to contact others who have travelled the same journey and succeeded has been an enormous advantage and has already proved to be incredibly useful. It’s a huge comfort to know, I am never alone".

- Cheryl Robert, Maroochydoore

Tasmania

The world’s rapidly ageing population is set to fuel the growth of home services franchise Home Instead Senior Care for decades to come. Not an agency or independent contractor, Home Instead is a network of 19 Australian locally owned and operated offices providing trusted services, and located in over 900 locations around the world.

From a franchise point of view, Home Instead Senior Care aims for its services to appeal Australia wide. This is an opportunity to own your own franchise business - offering growth potential and the personal satisfaction of knowing your services make a difference to seniors who want to stay in their homes as they age. Our aim is to provide flexible services to them immediately to maintain their quality of life and independence. With one of the industry-leading senior care franchise networks worldwide we are fulfilling crucial needs community by community" Director Martin Warner.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s population is ageing as a result of sustained low fertility and increasing life expectancy. In 2010 Tasmania recorded the oldest population of all states and territories with a median age of 39.9 years. Tasmania also experienced the largest increase in median age over the last 20 years, increasing by 7.8 years from 32.1 years in 1990 to 39.9 years in 2010. The need for vital personal services, such as senior care is very apparent in Tasmania.

Strong franchisee satisfaction is a sure sign the business opportunity you’re investing in is a rapidly growing market in today’s baby boomer society. Recently, Franchise Business Review listed Home Instead Senior Care as the top senior care franchise in the U.S. by both units and revenue. Based on a survey of more than 10,000 franchisees representing more than 300 franchise brands, the 2011 award winners represent a variety of franchise concepts. Home Instead Senior Care received among its highest rankings – 4.5 of 5 in the area of franchisee relationships.

Testimonials from Australian franchisee owners:

“We have both known Martin and Sarah for many years through working in the same previous franchise group - when the opportunity was presented to work with Martin and Sarah again we jumped at the opportunity”.

“The business model of Home Instead instantly showed us support for the franchise owners and the CAREGivers are the main priority”.

“With a background in franchising I knew what to look for when it came to the support I needed to make it work, and Home Instead Senior Care offered that support”.

Gold Coast and Northern Rivers owners of Home Instead Senior Care offices, Chris Davey and Steve Patterson

"I was always interested in getting involved in Aged Care and knew this was a growing industry and the demand for Aged Care would only increase in the future.After seeing Home Instead Senior Care’s  systems, software and procedures, I was very impressed and would  recommend this franchise to any person looking for not only financial gain but in an industry that is very rewarding. Home Instead Senior Care has impacted my life immensely,I enjoy every facet of working in and owning my Home Instead franchise - now I own and operate two Home Instead Franchises ".

Owner of Eastern Suburbs and Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Michael McAviney