Home Care Packages Clients
You will be consulted about the fees which will not exceed those calculated in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997 and User Rights Principles 2014. Clients may be asked to contribute towards the cost of their care, based on their income.
Providers can ask these consumers to pay:
- a basic daily fee of up to 17.5% of the single basic Age Pension
- an income-tested care fee if your income is over a certain amount.
You can find more information about this at My Aged Care – Help at Home – Costs Explained (https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/costs/help-home-costs-explained) or you an contact us on 8341 0401.
Pricing for Home Care Package Clients:
As at 1/2/19 clients will have an average of 72% of their Government Subsidy available for use. Please see our Pricing for Home Care Package Clients to view our hourly rates and services available.
Further information can be found in our Client Handbook. Other topics covered include:
- Unspent funds
- Fee reduction
- Paying your fees
Private Unfunded Clients
We have a set schedule of fees for our private clients. Invoices are issued fortnightly and to be paid via Direct Debt.