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Home Care Packages support you to live independently within the comfort of your own home for as long as possible.
When you are allocated a Home Care Package by the Australian Government, you will be assigned one across four levels.
This blog post explains the different levels, so you understand what type of home care services each can be used for and how much funding they offer.
*Please note this is what the Government provides for each package level as of 1 July 2024.
Home Care Package – Level 1
Level 1 Home Care Packages provide a basic level of support for those who are mobile but could still benefit from some additional help.
Common services a level 1 package is used for include:
- Personal care
- Domestic support
- Meal planning and preparation
- Shopping assistance
- Transport
The government subsidy provided for this package is $10,588.65 per year.
This will give you approximately 2 hours of support per week, depending on the services you require.
Home Care Package – Level 2
Level 2 Home Care Packages provide a low to moderate level of support for those who require a small amount of care but can perform a lot of tasks themselves.
Common services a level 2 package is used for include:
- Personal care
- Domestic support
- Social support
- Gardening support
- Meal planning and preparation
- Shopping assistance
- Transport
- Some nursing care
The government subsidy provided for this package is $18,622.30 per year.
This will give you approximately 3.5 hours of support per week, depending on the services you require.
Home Care Package – Level 3
Level 3 Home Care Packages support people with intermediate level care needs who need a higher level of assistance to stay safely at home.
Common services a level 3 package is used for include:
- Personal care
- Domestic support
- Specialised aids, equipment and technology
- Medication assistance
- Shopping assistance
- Transport
- Meal planning and preparation
- Nursing care
- Allied health support
The government subsidy provided for this package is $40,529.60 per year.
This will give you approximately 8 hours of support per week, depending on the services you require.
Home Care Package – Level 4
Level 4 Home Care Packages support people with complex care needs through comprehensive home help and medical support.
Common services a level 4 package is used for include:
- Personal care
- Domestic support
- Specialised aids, equipment and technology
- Medication assistance
- Shopping assistance
- Transport
- Meal planning and preparation
- Nursing care
- Allied health support
The government subsidy provided for this package is $61,440.45 per year.
This will give you approximately 12.5 hours of support per week, depending on the services you require.
Your own trusted coordinator
At Amaroo@Home, we’re here to take the stress out of managing your home care package and care needs. When we partner with you, we will introduce you to your own coordinator. They’ll get to know you and your goals and help you make the most out of your funding.
Whether you’re focused on your health, happiness, or home modifications, our range of services cover all the essentials – plus a few more you might not have thought of. Your coordinator is there to:
- Be your primary contact should you have any concerns or queries.
- Work with you to develop and review your individual support plan,
- Liaise with health care professionals to ensure your needs are being met in a way that’s respectful of your personal, cultural, and spiritual identity.
If you or a loved one would like more information on how we can help you live more comfortably in your own home, please contact our friendly team on 1300 653 967.