If you want to remain living at your own home and community but need support to live independently, you might be eligible for a government-funded program for home care services.
Four Great Reasons to Choose Us
- Trustworthy and understanding carers that meet the highest standard
- Low 23% Fee
- A person-centred care model that puts you at the centre
- A flexible care team that suits your timetable and routine
Our Services
Personal Care
Meal and Grocery Preparation
Cleaning
Laundry
Home Maintenance
Gardening
Transport
Social Outings, Groups and Visitors
Medication Management
Allied Health Support
Nursing Care
Mobility Aids to Stay Independent
What are Home Care Packages?
The Home Care Packages is an Australian Government-funded program that supports older people who prefer to living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. It can be provided all kinds of home care needs including personal care, help with housework and nursing care, and allied health.
Who eligible for Home Care Packages?
Home Care Packages are intended for older people (+65 or +50 Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander) as well as those living with a disability, who need assistance to remain living in their own home.
The four levels of Home Care Packages
There are four Home Care Package levels, to help meet the varying levels of individual care needs. The types of care services are unchanged between each level, with the allocated hours increasing or decreasing as required. It is expected that a greater number of people will require a lower-level package, with a smaller number of individuals requiring higher-level packages.
There are four Home Care Package levels, to help meet the varying levels of individual care needs. The types of care services are unchanged between each level, with the allocated hours increasing or decreasing as required. It is expected that a greater number of people will require a lower-level package, with a smaller number of individuals requiring higher-level packages.
Home Care Packages costs
The amount of government assistance you or your loved one receives is determined by needs and personal circumstances as assessed by the Department of Human Services. The subsidy amount increases with each level according to a person’s situation.
It is expected that some people will need to contribute more toward their home care fees. If you are asked to pay an income-tested care fee, the government subsidy will be reduced by the amount of income-tested care fee that you are eligible to pay. For example, if your Home Care Package is assessed at $30,000 (the amount the government will pay) and your income-tested care fee is assessed at $5,000 (the amount you pay) then your Home Care Package subsidy will be $25,000 ($30,000 – $5,000 = $25,000).
The subsidy will be paid directly to your chosen approved provider.
Applying for Home Care Packages
1. Request an Assessment
Simply let our professional Care Manager assist you navigate the assessment process from beginning to end – cost and obligation-free. Or You can request an assessment yourself by contacting My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
Or Visit the My Aged Care website to request an assessment.
2. Home Care Needs Assessed
Once My Aged Care understands your care needs, they will refer you on to the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACTA), ACTA will arrange a suitable day and time for a comprehensive in-home assessment to determine which package level you are eligible for (Government subsidy level).
3. Assessment outcome
Once the assessment is complete, My Aged Care will send you a letter to let you know what level of funding you`ve been approved for. There are 4 levels of funding depending on need. This ranges from $9026.45 per annum to $52377.5 per annum (as of September 2021).
4. Choose a Provider
You`ll have 56 days from the date you received your letter to choose a provider and commence services. To request an extension (28 days) simply call My Aged Care or contact us.
5. Creating a tailored care plan
The final step is to create your care plan. We will work with you to provide a detailed personalised care plan to meet you or your loved one’s home care needs.
6. Services commence
Once your care plan is set, it`s time to relax~! Your services will commence, and you can put your time and energy into doing the things you enjoy most.
Your care plan is designed to support you as your needs and can be added to or cancelled at any point.
Call us now!
Did you know that you can switch your home care provider with just two weeks’ notice?
Don’t settle for inconsistent care and expensive admin or hidden fees. Call us today. We only charge for the care you need. If you need help with your Home Care Package application, our professional care managers are available.
Did you know that you can switch your home care provider with just two weeks’ notice?
Don’t settle for inconsistent care and expensive admin or hidden fees. Call us today. We only charge for the care you need. If you need help with your Home Care Package application, our professional care managers are available.
Home care enables people to remain living at their own home independently, even as they need to manage chronic health conditions or disabilities.
Our professional team could deliver personalised services based on each individual needs. We can provide our services privately, or you can apply for government funding.
Our professional team could deliver personalised services based on each individual needs. We can provide our services privately, or you can apply for government funding.
We can provide you with all the information you need to get started. Call our friendly team 0404 005 515
