What is a Home Care Package?

A Home Care Package is a Government subsidised program that provides support for the elderly to remain at home. There are four levels ranging from basic care to more extensive care, depending on your needs. Level 1 – Basic Care Needs Level 2 –Low Level Care Needs Level 3 -  Intermediate Care Needs Level 4 - High Level Care Needs For further details on the package levels go to My Aged Care.

How to apply for a Home Care Package

1. You Must Register with My Aged Care or call 1800 200 422
2. During the registration process it will be determined if you require a formal assessment by a My Aged Care Assessor.
3. The formal assessment will determine your care needs and what care and support you may be eligible for.

What happens after I have been assessed for a Home Care Package?

• If you are eligible to receive a Home Care Package you will be informed by letter from My Aged Care, outlining the level of package that has been approved
• You will be placed onto a national priority queue and will be informed when a package becomes available
• You may be offered an interim package at a lower level while you wait for the package level you have been approved to receive
• Once you have been offered a package you have 56 days in which to accept the package by entering into a Home Care Agreement with a provider
• While you wait for your package, you are encouraged to research Home Care providers. Home Care Nursing offers a no-obligation appointment with one of our experienced Home Care Managers and Support Team to discuss tailoring a service to meet your needs. To arrange an appoint please call 02 4964 5555.
• For current wait times for packages visit My Aged Care or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422

What will I have to pay for Home Care?

In some instances, you may be asked to contribute [to] the cost of your home care. This is determined by an income assessment that is completed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). If you are receiving a pension that has not been means tested or you are a self-funded retiree, you will need to lodge an income assessment form (SA456). As the assessment may take time, you are encouraged to complete an assessment before your care starts. The income assessment form can be found here. You do not need to complete an income assessment form if you are paid a pension that has been means tested. Means tested pensions include:

• Aged Pension
• Disability Support Pension
• Services Pension
• Income Support Supplement.

You may also be asked to pay a Basic Daily Care fee from your home care provider and you may choose to pay additional fees to receive more care and support not covered by your package.

What to expect when you meet with Home Care Nursing to discuss your care needs

• We work with you to help you live the life you choose by tailoring home care and nursing services to meet your unique needs
• You will be provided with a Home Care Agreement that we will happily discuss with you and or any other nominated representatives
• We believe in complete transparency; we provide you with a quote outlining all charges and the amount of support and care you will receive
• See our full range of services.

Make an appointment with Home Care Nursing

Home Care Nursing offers a no-obligation appointment with one of our experienced Home Care Managers and Support Team to discuss tailoring a service to meet your needs. Please call 02 4964 5555.

What is a Home Care Package?

A Home Care Package is a Government subsidised program that provides support for the elderly to remain at home. There are four levels ranging from basic care to more extensive care, depending on your needs. Level 1 – Basic Care Needs Level 2 –Low Level Care Needs Level 3 -  Intermediate Care Needs Level 4 - High Level Care Needs For further details on the package levels go to My Aged Care.

How to apply for a Home Care Package

1. You Must Register with My Aged Care or call 1800 200 422
2. During the registration process it will be determined if you require a formal assessment by a My Aged Care Assessor.
3. The formal assessment will determine your care needs and what care and support you may be eligible for.

What happens after I have been assessed for a Home Care Package?

• If you are eligible to receive a Home Care Package you will be informed by letter from My Aged Care, outlining the level of package that has been approved
• You will be placed onto a national priority queue and will be informed when a package becomes available
• You may be offered an interim package at a lower level while you wait for the package level you have been approved to receive
• Once you have been offered a package you have 56 days in which to accept the package by entering into a Home Care Agreement with a provider
• While you wait for your package, you are encouraged to research Home Care providers. Home Care Nursing offers a no-obligation appointment with one of our experienced Home Care Managers and Support Team to discuss tailoring a service to meet your needs. To arrange an appoint please call 02 4964 5555.
• For current wait times for packages visit My Aged Care or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422

What will I have to pay for Home Care?

In some instances, you may be asked to contribute [to] the cost of your home care. This is determined by an income assessment that is completed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). If you are receiving a pension that has not been means tested or you are a self-funded retiree, you will need to lodge an income assessment form (SA456). As the assessment may take time, you are encouraged to complete an assessment before your care starts. The income assessment form can be found here. You do not need to complete an income assessment form if you are paid a pension that has been means tested. Means tested pensions include:

• Aged Pension
• Disability Support Pension
• Services Pension
• Income Support Supplement.

You may also be asked to pay a Basic Daily Care fee from your home care provider and you may choose to pay additional fees to receive more care and support not covered by your package.

What to expect when you meet with Home Care Nursing to discuss your care needs

• We work with you to help you live the life you choose by tailoring home care and nursing services to meet your unique needs
• You will be provided with a Home Care Agreement that we will happily discuss with you and or any other nominated representatives
• We believe in complete transparency; we provide you with a quote outlining all charges and the amount of support and care you will receive
• See our full range of services.

Make an appointment with Home Care Nursing

Home Care Nursing offers a no-obligation appointment with one of our experienced Home Care Managers and Support Team to discuss tailoring a service to meet your needs. Please call 02 4964 5555.