Home Care Packages

For many people, living in the comfort of their own home, and maintaining strong links in their communities is an important part of growing older. The Home Care Package Program helps older Australians with higher care needs to live independently in their own homes.

Helping you remain independent

Alpine Health are an approved provider of home care services and we co-ordinate packages of care, services, and case management to meet individual care needs.

There are 4 levels of support:

• Level 1 - Basic Care Needs
• Level 2 - Low Level Care Needs
• Level 3 - Intermediate Care Needs
• Level 4 - High Care Needs

Servicing Alpine, Indigo and NE Victoria

Our home care services are delivered by alpine@home and indigo@home and cover the Alpine and Indigo Shire's including Bright, Myrtleford, Mount Beauty, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Chiltern, Rutherglen and Tangambalanga and more.

Our services have continued to grow and we are now delivering services further afield in NE Victoria.

Why choose Alpine Health for Home Care Packages? 

• We are the local Home Care Package service provider in the Alpine and Indigo valleys
• We have competitive rates and preferential pricing for Home Care Package clients
• Our client-directed care means you get to choose the services you want and need
• Experienced Case Managers who live in and understand our community and are there when you need them
• Access to the network of local health services ie.Urgent Care, Respite, and Aged Care
• We support the local community through home care employment opportunities

What services can I receive? 

• Case management
• Activities of daily living
• Support services
• Nutrition, hydration, meal preparation and diet
• Skin management
• Continence management
• Mobility and dexterity
• Leisure interests and activities
• Clinical care
• Access to other health and health-related services

How do I get a Home Care Package?

Step 1 - Registration

Call 03 5751 9422 to step you through the registration process with My Aged Care and provide you with information and advice. 

Step 2 - Assessment

Everyone needs an assessment. The Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) will come to your home to assess you. 

Step 3 - Approval

My Aged Care will send you a letter advising of the level of Home Care package for which you have been approved.

Step 4 - Waiting List

After your assessment and approval, you will be added to the national priority queue for assignment of a Home Care Package. While you wait, interim support services may be available to you.

Step 5 - Assignment

You will receive a letter from My Aged Care advising that you have been assigned a Home Care Package. Once you receive this letter, please contact us on 03 5751 9422 or [email protected] to start work on arranging your services.