A significant change is coming for senior Australians who receive aged care support in their own homes. From 1 July 2025, the federally funded Home Care Package program will become Support At Home. In addition to a name change, the new program will include a simplified assessment process, and higher funding classifications. We’re here to … Read more
Some people are simply born with a heart for caring. A deep-seated desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Paula Jakavicius is one of those people. With more than 20 years of experience working in the care sector, Paula joins For Care as our new Aged Care Lead and Business Development Manager, … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve Got Your Home Care Package. Now What? Your new Home Care Package for aged care services is a valuable resource to help you maintain your independence and well-being at home. But with the excitement might come a touch of confusion. How exactly do you use your funding to access the in-home care services … Read more
When you are approved for a Home Care Package for aged care support at home, it’s likely you’ll have questions about the kinds of services you can engage with your funding.
When you’re applying for in-home aged care funding through the federally-funded Home Care Package, you will usually need to have an assessment done in your home. This means an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) will visit you personally, to get an understanding of the amount of help you need, and therefore, how much funding you are eligible for. The team will usually include a nurse and one other health care worker.
Growing older doesn’t have to mean giving up your independence. If day-to-day tasks are becoming a little harder to manage as you age, there is help available, so you can stay independent in your own home.
