




Home Care Packages are designed to empower the users, giving you full control over the type of services and support you receive, which home care provider is best suited to your needs and the different fees you pay. This article provides a helpful guide to help you manage your home care package, allowing you to get the best support for your individual needs.
If you are reading this, you have probably been assessed as eligible for a Home Care Package. Congratulations! You may have already had the funds released to you (double congratulations!) or are waiting for them (be patient, it can take 12 months – or more). The important thing is to make the most of your package. The information in this piece is designed to help you make the most of your package.
If you have further questions or just want to talk things through, contact CareAbout. They can explain what everything means, what your options are, and help you find a care provider to meet your needs and budget!
The Home Care Package system empowers the users, giving them responsibility for their money. So you decide how to spend your Package.
The Home Care Package system empowers the users, giving them responsibility for their money. So you decide how to spend your package. You can probably think of some of the more obvious services that you need, such as:
But you may not know that you have a lot of flexibility to choose the services that you want. Here are some services you may not have considered:
CareAbout can let you know what other services you can access with your package.
Fees vary greatly from one provider to another. Some providers take almost 50% of your government subsidy in administration and case management fees. That means less money for your care. So when you ‘shop around’, make sure you ask about the administration fee. You also need to ask about other fees. Home Care providers can sometimes ‘hide’ costs in case management and care fees.
Two fees are set by the government and cannot be altered by the home care provider. These are the Basic Daily Fee and the Income Tested Fee.
However, providers also have the option of charging other fees, and they determine the amount. These are:
The best way to ensure you do not get caught is to contact CareAbout, who will help you work out what your needs are, get a clear list of your preferences, and match you with one of their low-fee care partners. There’s no obligation to choose the partner and it’s exactly the same price if you do all of the work yourself.
For more information on fees, read our article on Home Care Package fees.
Here are five things to consider before signing with a care provider:
If you want help in making the most of your Home Care Package, contact CareAbout. We can help you locate and importantly choose the Home Care services and packages that are right for you.
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