The support delivered by Home Care Package levels 1-4

Home Care Packages help thousands of Australians to live independently at home for longer, rather than move into residential aged care. Home Care Packages are allocated across four levels, based on an individual’s assessed care needs. Let’s look at the support...

What can my Home Care Package funds pay for?

Moving into residential aged care isn’t the only option for elderly Australians who find it difficult to comfortably manage daily life tasks on their own. A Home Care Package can assist you or your loved one to remain independent and receive the support you need to...

Are you eligible for additional home care supplements?

Many older Australians are living at home for longer, supported by government-funded Home Care Packages. If you or your loved one could use further help, you may be eligible for these subsidies and supplements that provide additional support for people with specific...

How to apply for a higher level Home Care Package?

If you could use some extra help with daily tasks at home, it could be a good time to apply for a Home Care Package or reevaluate the help you are receiving with your current Home Care Package. This article outlines how and why to apply for a higher-level Home Care...