Where can CareAbout help with home care in Queensland?

Home Care in Queensland: At A Glance 🔎

• What it is: Home care in QLD is government-funded in-home support delivered through approved providers across the state — including Support at Home for new participants and continuing Home Care Packages for existing recipients.
• The new program: Support at Home is the Australian Government’s in-home aged care framework under the Aged Care Act 2024. Existing Home Care Package recipients are protected under the “no worse off” principle — see the gov.au Support at Home page for current program details and commencement timing.
• Services covered: Personal care, domestic assistance, transport, nursing, allied health, social support, equipment and home modifications — delivered in your own home anywhere in Queensland.
• Who’s eligible: Older Australians (65+, or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) assessed and approved through My Aged Care.
• How funding works: Funding levels are determined by your Aged Care Assessment based on your assessed needs.
• Who regulates QLD providers: Every approved home care provider must be approved by the Department of Health and Aged Care and is regulated by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, against the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• How to compare providers: Provider information including services, fees, location, and compliance history is publicly available on the My Aged Care Find a Provider tool.
• Find home care near you in QLD: Approved providers serve communities right across Queensland — including Greater Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, and regional and rural QLD. CareAbout matches you with providers operating in your specific suburb or postcode.
• Cost & contributions: Most participants contribute to the cost of services through an income-tested means assessment.
• How to access: Register with My Aged Care → complete the Aged Care Assessment → receive your Notice of Decision → choose an approved provider in Queensland → activate services.
• CareAbout’s role: CareAbout helps you compare approved providers across Queensland and matches you based on your needs, location and preferences — free service. Call 13 13 00.

Why use CareAbout to Find a Support at Home Provider in Queensland

• Queenslanders might be known for their easygoing attitudes, but when it comes to Support at Home package fees, it pays to be picky. CareAbout can match you with a reliable provider with reasonable fees and quality services. That way, you and your loved one can have more hours of care and the quality care you deserve.
• If you live in Brisbane you have plenty of Support at Home Provider to choose from. With so many options It can be hard to compare service and different rates. CareAbout prides itself for working with a selected group of Home Care Providers that you can trust.  All providers CareAbout works with are customer-centric, have fair fees and robust process in place.
• If you are scratching  your head with the Home Care Industry jargon, our call centre can explain you in simple language how home care works and walk you through the whole process in language you can understand.
• There is a growing aged population in QLD  presenting with a range of complex needs from chronic illness to dementia. Find skill workers to help families is not always easier.  CareAbout will match you with a provider who has a skilled worker with availability to help your family.