More Hours of Home Care
What is a Home Care Package?
A Home Care Package is a type of government funding to help you remain living independently at home for longer. It is provided by the Australian Government to help people aged 65 years and over to obtain the in-home care and support they need to stay living safely and independently in their own home for as long as possible.
This means you are given funding to help cover the cost of your coordinated care plan and you decide how it is allocated. This approach gives you more choice and flexibility about the types of services and supports you need and want.
Who is Eligible?
Home Care Packages are available for:
- Anyone who needs coordinated care and support to remain living in their own home.
- Younger people with a disability, dementia or other special needs that cannot be met through other specialist services.
There are no minimum age requirements for this package; however it is not available to visitors to Australia or people requiring temporary or short-term care.
For more information or help signing-up to a Home Care Package:
How do Home Care Package fees work?
Bojana Stanic – Team Leader Home Care Packages, Your Side
What services can you get on a Home Care Package?
Home Care Packages are tailored to each individual’s needs. You are assessed at one of four levels and that level translates to an amount of money that you can spend on care through a registered provider:
| Package level | Level of care needs |
|---|---|
Home Care Package LEVEL 1 | Basic Care needs – approximately $9,026 a year |
Home Care Package LEVEL 2 | Low Care needs – approximately $15,877 a year |
Home Care Package LEVEL 3 | Intermediate Care needs – approximately $34,550 a year |
Home Care Package LEVEL 4 | High Care needs – approximately $52,377 a year |
You can use that money to pay for services that YOU choose. Support falls into categories from nursing to domestic assistance, social support, home modifications / mobility aids, daily essential activities or assistive technology to make getting around your house safer and easier. It’s up to each person to talk with their provider to put together a package of support that best suits them, within the budget provided. A good provider will help someone work out what services will work best and review the mix regularly.
Depending on the level of support you need, Your Side will work with you to create a care plan that is tailored to your individual needs. With your Home Care Package, you will have access to services such as:
- Personal care
- Domestic assistance
- Mobility and falls prevention assistance
- Nursing, allied health and other clinical services
- Transport and assistance getting around in your community
- Provision of equipment and aids
- Nutrition and meal preparation
- Continence management
Home Care Package Level 1 – Basic Care
Extra support such as cleaning the house, improving your health and wellbeing, meal preparation, shopping and getting around.
Home Care Package Level 2 – Low Care
Assistance with daily tasks like cleaning and personal care, professional medical support – all from the comfort of your own home.
Home Care Package Level 3 – Intermediate Care
Home Care Workers will assist you in your day-to-day tasks, and highly trained clinical professionals will support you in all your medical needs.
Home Care Package Level 4 – High Care
Home Care Workers will support your high level and complex nursing care needs in your own home so you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Are you paying too much in home care package costs?
Pull out your provider’s list of admin fees and take a look… If you are being charged more than 12-25% in management fees then you should *seriously* consider switching.
Your Side charges one reasonable, all-inclusive management fee. Paying less in fees means you can get more hours of in home care and support. Call 1300 134 332 to chat to our team.
To see Your Side’s Home Care Package pricing – CLICK HERE.
How do I arrange this funding?
To be allocated a Home Care Package, you must first be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). This assessment will determine your package level. To arrange an assessment contact My Aged Care by calling 1800 200 422.
If you are currently completing an ACAT assessment, it’s time to talk to us here at Your Side:
What is the cost of services?
Services are charged at an hourly rate that depends on the type of service you need. For example, a low needs support worker (doing things like social support or basic care like showering) will cost from $35 to $60 per hour, depending on the type of service. A more skilled role like nursing $65 to $90 per hour. Cleaning will cost around $35 to $50 per hour. Your Side has a network of trusted partners and providers who deliver services for us and this helps give you more choice and keep prices reasonable.
Take a look at Your Side’s Home Care Package pricing. We charge one reasonable, all-inclusive annual management fee – no hidden fees or surprise out of pocket costs.
Our current prices are can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.
What is the all-inclusive management fee?
Our all-inclusive fee includes the initial consultation, setting up the services, monitoring and reviewing services, changes to support plan, phone contact, and monthly statements. It depends on the level of package you are on and you can see our current fees by CLICKING HERE.
Does Your Side charge any additional fees on top of the management fee?
No, at Your Side we do not charge additional fees, our fee is exactly as described – ALL INCLUSIVE! Many other providers have added on fees, and it’s important to understand what you are being charged.
To contact Your Side about Home Care Packages:
To be allocated a Home Care Package, you must first be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). This assessment will determine your package level. To arrange an assessment contact My Aged Care by calling 1800 200 422.
If you are currently completing an ACAT assessment, it’s time to talk to us here at Your Side:
https://yourside.org.au/home-care-packages-sydney/
Time is precious. That is why Your Side gives you more hours of in-home care for less.