Remaining in your own home and being cared for in the way that you, or your loved ones, want is essential to maintaining quality of life.
About funding for Home Care Packages
Government-funded Aged Care is available to support you, or your loved ones, as they age.
A Home Care Package is one of the ways you can access this care. They offer more support and funding than the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and aim to support you to live independently at home for longer.
There are several levels of funding, which are outlined below.
How We Can Help
Carer’s Network is a registered private provider of government-funded in-home support. If you require some assistance to do things around the home, or are in need of more complex care, we are able to assist you in whatever way you prefer.
Whether it’s for short or long-term, low needs to complex care, when our qualified and trained team meet with you, we will develop a care plan tailored to your specific needs.
Resources
Our Home Care Package pricing guide
You can download the Carer’s Network Fee Schedule here. This price list is to be read in conjunction with your home care agreement, budget, and care plan.
Finding more information
For more information about government-subsidised Aged Care, you can visit the My Aged Care website.
Alternatively, our qualified team is able to assist you in navigating in-home care: contact us.
Eligibility and applying for an assessment
Before Carer’s Network can help you access government-subsidised in-home care, you’ll need to check your eligibility and apply via My Aged Care.
Once you have determined your eligibility and what supports you are able to access, Carer’s Network can assist with the coordination and implementation of your support.
However, we are able to provide you with privately funded care while you wait for your HCP to be allocated.
The difference between CHSP and HCP
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is a government-funded entry level home support program that helps older people live independently in their home and communities.
Home Care Packages (HCP) offer higher levels of assistance than the CHSP and are for people who need greater of more complex care.
