Home Care Packages
Home support services for people who are over 65 years of age* with complex care needs and need extra support with day to day tasks to remain living safely and independently at home. *Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 50 years of age.
About Home Care Packages
A Home Care Package (HCP) is a government-funded program that is designed to assist people with more complex care needs than those using the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).
As an approved Home Care Package provider, we work with you to plan, organise and deliver a coordinated range of services to meet your individual complex care needs.
There are 4 levels of Home Care Packages with different funding amounts; (My Aged Care as at 1 July 2024);
- Level 1 - Basic Care Needs $10,588.65 a year
- Level 2 - Low Level Care Needs $18,622.30 a year
- Level 3 - Intermediate Care Needs $40,529.60 a year
- Level 4 - High Care Needs $61,440.45 a year
Eligibility
To be eligible for these funded services you must meet some needs and age requirements:
- how much assistance you need with everyday tasks
- that you are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)
My Aged Care is the starting point for all funded aged care. You can check your eligibility by contacting My Aged Care;
What services can I receive?