Tell me, What is a Home Care Package?
The Commonwealth Government recognises that it is often optimal for Australians to stay at home and has various programmes to facilitate this. The primary programme is a Home Care Package which put simply, is a daily allowance which can be applied by the individual to pay for the services needed so that you can continue to live independently in the comfort and safety of their own home.
Level 1 Care Package –
A Level 1 Package is designed to offer you a little extra support to live independently at home. This may include help with basic every day tasks such as transport, meal preparation, housekeeping and social support.
Level 2 Care Package –
A Level 2 Package is designed to offer a low level of assistance to older people who may benefit from three to four visits a week from a Caregiver to assist with everyday tasks. Funding from this package can also be used to purchase equipment and aids that may be needed to make life easier at home.
Level 3 Care Package –
A Level 3 Package is designed to offer a moderate level of assistance to older people. This may include visits from a Caregiver most days of the week. Beyond assistance with everyday tasks, Level 3 Package recipients can access a range of nursing and health services at home.
Level 4 Care Package –
A Level 4 Package is the highest level of Package. It is designed to provide a high level of support to older people who live at home with complex care needs. In addition to every day support, Level 4 Package recipients have access to a greater amount of funding for nursing services, allied health and therapy, equipment and aids.
Yellow Door is committed to providing you with exceptional value and quality care support through your Home Care Package – no matter what level of Package you are receiving.
Unlike many other providers we do not charge you a daily fee which can save you several hundred dollars a month in out-of-pocket costs. In addition, our low overheads and competitive rates mean our administration and care management fees are some of the most competitive in the industry. This means that our clients can receive more care hours with their Package funds than would be possible with many other providers.
To receive a Package, you need to apply for an assessment with My Aged Care.
If you have been asking yourself, “What is a Home Care Package?”, we can help you through the assessment process for free – simply book a complimentary care consultation with one of our coordinators.
With low fees, high quality care professionals, 24-hour support and dedicated care coordination, Yellow Door offers excellent value for Home Care Package recipients. For more reasons why to choose Yellow Door Care to manage you package click here.
What Services and Support Can I afford?
At Yellow Door, we understand that planning for home care services can be both overwhelming and complex. That’s why we’ve developed an easy-to-use Package Calculator to help you create a customised care package that fits your needs and budget.
Explore our Package Calculator, an interactive tool tailored to help you navigate your government-funded healthcare options. Easily assess different services and service combinations, see how you can best use your allocated funds, and identify if you’ll need to cover any extra costs.
Self-funded? You can also use the calculator to get a clear picture of your typical healthcare spending. Make informed decisions about your healthcare services with our straightforward and helpful Package Calculator.
