Partners - CareAbout

Why partner with CareAbout?

At CareAbout we aim to grow Australian Care Providers and help the community access the quality care they deserve

Education

We take all the upfront work away, educating and informing consumers and then nurturing them until they are ready to commence care

Marketing

You don’t need to waste money on ineffective marketing campaigns or expensive collateral, CareAbout become your brand advocate and key sales channel

Scalability

CareAbout can help you grow when, and where, you choose. Be that a particular geographic area or market. We operate nationally and can help you expand too

Insights

CareAbout have whole of market insights and trends through our broad customer reach. We share this with our partner providers so you can make decisions that help your business grow

How we work

At CareAbout, we help Australians to reduce the burden of choosing Home Care and NDIS providers. Here are some things we do:

Empower people with up-to-date knowledge
Empower people through clear information
Source quality care providers
Match customers with the right provider for the right value
Recognise everyone has different needs
Have a team of people who are passionate about care

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Who do we work with?

Quality Home Care is a basic human right. We've created a rigorous process to ensure all partners we recommend meet the highest quality standards

Quality care

We’ll match you with a quality provider with availability to suit your needs and budget. We only match you with handpicked quality providers. We will always tell you if we own or have a financial interest in the Provider we match you with.

Fair fees

We are committed to fair fees and to finding providers who can offer great care for money

Your happiness is our success

If the relationship between you and the provider doesn’t last, we don’t get paid. So we make sure we only recommend providers who will do an excellent job.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of Aged Care Homes?

The cost of Aged Care Homes is influenced by a number of factors, including whether you pay the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) in full or opt for Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP), or a combination of the two.

Location also has considerable influence on the cost, with Aged Care Homes in major cities costing considerably more than those in more remote locations. And, a single, private room will cost more than a shared room.

CareAbout’s searchable database includes cost estimates – where available – for Aged Care Homes throughout Australia, while a CareAbout Advocate can consider your budget while helping you to find Homes that meet your needs, and even try to negotiate fees on your behalf.
Can I negotiate the Aged Care Home RAD?

The Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) can be negotiated, but you ultimately have little control over whether or not the Home accepts any offers you present. The same applies to many of the other fees, aside from means-tested fees that are determined by your income and assets.

For a one-time fee a CareAbout Advocate can work with you in finding a facility that matches your care needs and preferences, and your budget, along with assisting with the paperwork and negotiating all fees on your behalf.

The decision to move in an Aged Care Home isn’t always an easy one and using a CareAbout Advocate can make the entire process a little less stressful for you and your family. And can help save you money.
Do I need an Aged Care assessment before going to an Aged Care Home?

Yes.

You first need to register for an assessment with My Aged Care. This assessment is done by a local assessor from an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), and will look at what type of services are most suited to your needs.
How to be assessed for an Aged Care Home subsidy?
To be assessed for an Aged Care Home government subsidy, you first need to register for an assessment with My Aged Care. This assessment is done by a local assessor from an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), and will look at what type of government-funded services are most suited to your needs, and that you might be eligible for.

Options include:
- a Home Care Package,
- residential care in an Aged Care Home,
- residential respite care,
- short-term restorative care,
- transition care, and/or
- other services that you need.

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