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Beginner's Guide to Home Care Packages




Straight-forward and easy-to-follow information on the Home Care Package scheme, including topics such as:

  • Eligibility
  • Tips on the assessment
  • How to apply for funds
  • Choosing a provider
  • Useful links
  • And more!






  

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New to Home Care packages?

Are you needing extra help at home?

You may be eligible for up to $60k per year in government support 

The Home Care Package scheme is for anyone aged 65+ needing a little, or a lot of extra help at home, or those 50+ and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.


Home Care Packages start at $10k per year for those on Level 1 needing a little support, and increase up to $10k per year for those on Level 4 with more advanced care needs.

What can the funds be used for?


Social connections

To help you stay connected with your favourite activities, you can spend on services, such as:

  • Transport services
  • Personal shoppers & assistance
  • Companionship
  • Help attending social events
  • Computer classes


Home management

You can get help for you personally and for help with home upkeep. Services such as:

  • Home gardening & maintenance
  • Home safety modifications
  • Meal services
  • Cleaning & laundry
  • Mobility & dexterity devices

Health & wellness

Generally for services and support not already covered by Medicare, such as:

  • Help with medications
  • Allied Health services (podiatry, physio etc)
  • Pain management
  • Wound care


Personal safety

Remain well with top health professionals & medical support, including:

  • Help with medications
  • Allied Health services (podiatry, physio etc)
  • Pain management
  • Wound care
  • Help with medical aids (sight/hearing)

More helpful resources

Factsheet

How to prepare for your Home Care assessment


This factsheet on How to Prepare for your Home Care Assessment provides simple, straight-forward advice on what to expect and how to get the care you may need.

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Factsheet

How to Compare Home care providers


The factsheet is a great starting point to cover key topics, such as Communication, Your care team, Service quality, After hours support, Pricing and more.

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Factsheet

Your top 20 FAQs about Support At Home 


To help make it easier we’ve pulled together this factsheet on Your Top 20 Questions About Support At Home in an easy-to-understand factsheet.

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