Common Care Services
Personal services provide daily personal care, hygiene, toileting, and transfer. Personal services also assist in basic nutrition, hydration, meal preparation, and diet; medication prompting and inhome respite.
Support services provide social support, transport, basic cleaning, domestic assistance, household tasks, and light gardening. Includes support needed to conduct services to the Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS).
Nursing can provide additional support in comprehensive assessment, complex care, wound care, medication administration, and management of skin integrity.
| Services | Monday – Friday 6am – 8pm | Monday – Friday 8pm – 12am | Monday – Friday 12am – 6am | Saturday 24hr flat rate | Sunday 24hr flat rate | Public Holiday 24hr flat rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Services (per hour) | $46.50 | $58.13 | $58.13 | $69.75 | $93.00 | $116.25 |
| Support Services (per Hour) | $46.50 | $58.13 | $58.13 | $69.75 | $93.00 | $116.25 |
| Nursing (Per Hour) | $125.00 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $187.50 | $251.20 | $312.50 |
| Standard Shift | Afternoon Shift | Night Shift | Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Package Management Fee ( Per Fortnight )
This is for the general management of your Home Care Package, including staff checks, induction, managing package funds and statements, government audits, and training.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $34.87 | $61.02 | $133.66 | $202.43 |
Care Management Fee ( Per Fortnight )
This is for the assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation of your services, and support. Your dedicated case management team will work with you to plan your goals, manage your care, and make informed decisions with your package funds. Includes on call case management support during standard hours, emergency response, and 24-hour customer service.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $44.46 | $77.81 | $170.44 | $258.13 |
| approx 6hrs | approx 10hrs | approx 24hrs | approx 36hrs |
Means Testing
Unless you are a full Pensioner, you will be asked to pay an Income Tested Care Fee towards your care. The Department of Human Services (Centrelink) will assess your income and notify you and us how much you need to pay. Your income is reviewed by Centrelink quarterly. Providers cannot waive or discount this fee.
Schedule Effective Range
01-July-2021
Schedule Start
31-Mar-2022
Schedule End
31-Mar-2022