What are Home Care Packages?

Home Care Packages are a government subsidised program that can help you or your loved one stay at home and maintain independence. They are designed to provide you with a variety of services to help you stay well, independent and safe at home.

To qualify for a home care package, My Aged Care needs to make an in person assessment. They will determine eligibility and what level of funding is required. There are four levels of package.

Who provides your care?

In 2016, The Australian Government introduced Consumer Directed Care (CDC). The intention was to give Australians the freedom to choose their own home care provider. This would provide consumers, like you, greater control over who provides you services and when.

You can choose between one of thousands of home care providers in Australia, however, they’re not all created equal and comparing information is complicated. There is little information available about services, fees, and even the quality of care. Considering there are so many home care providers in Australia, this lack of information is unacceptable.

At CareCompare, our goal is to provide transparent and easy-to-compare information so you can make an informed decision about who provides your home care package.

We can help

If you need help navigating the system or choosing a provider contact us and one of our Navigators can discuss your needs and guide you.