Home Care Packages
What is a Home Care Package?
The Home Care Packages (HCP) program is funded by the Australian Federal Government. It provides support services to older people so they can live independently in their own homes.
There are four levels of Home Care Packages with services that range from assistance with minor home and garden maintenance and supporting you to prepare meals right through to mobility aids and high-level nursing assistance.
Level 1 to 4, what does it mean?
Everyone’s needs are different, so there are four levels of HCP. Your level will depend on the support you require and how often you need it. The levels range from basic support needs to high support needs.
Your level and funding will be determined by the Aged Care Assessment Service and My Aged Care.
Level 1
$10,588/y
Basic support needs
A little extra support to support you around the house or to go out and about in the community.
Level 2
$18,622/y
Low support needs
Assistance with day-to-day tasks multiple times a week, in your home or in the community.
Level 3
$40,529/y
Intermediate support needs
Beyond a little help in the home, you’ll be able to access support from trained medical professionals.
Level 4
$61,440/y
High support needs
Support with your high level and complex support needs, which includes assistance with home, medical or nursing support, as well as prescribed aids and equipment.