Home Aged Care Services

FAQs

Answers to some frequently asked questions.

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What is a Home Care Package?

The home care package program is funded by the Australian Government, assigning packages to those eligible in order to provide long-term support.

The funding is not directly paid to you, but instead is handled by a Home Care Package provider on your behalf. 

You and your care manager work within the rules of the home care package guidelines to assign services to assist you living at home.

What services are provided with a home care package

 A home care package allows access to services such as but not limited to:

  • Nursing and advanced care planning
  • Shopping, meals and food preparation
  • Cleaning, laundry and garden maintenance
  • Bathing, hygiene and grooming (personal care)
  • Basic home modifications and aids to stay independent
  • Transportation
  • Social outings & group activities.
  • Podiatry, physiotherapy and all other allied health services

What services are provided with a home care package

Do I qualify for goverment funding/home care package?

Do I qualify for goverment funding/home care package?

Home care packages are available to those 65 years old and over, who wish to continue living at home, but need extra support with everyday activities.

You can check your eligibility for a home care package by taking the short quiz located HERE.

What are the different home care package levels?

Home care packages are categorised into four levels

  • Level 1 – Basic care needs
  • Level 2 – Low-level care needs
  • Level 3 – Immediate care needs
  • Level 4 – High-level care needs

What are the different home care package levels?

Can I change providers?

Can I change providers?

Yes, you can change your home aged care provider. Click HERE for more information.