Home Care Packages

A Home Care Package (HCP) is one way Australians over the age of 65 can help fund home care services, so they can continue to live in their own home, and on their own terms.

What is a Home Care Package?

The Government Funded Home Care Packages program provides eligible recipients with flexible funding to help finance their home care services.

There are 4 levels of Home Care Packages available to match a level of care that will suit your lifestyle.

Levels of Home Care Packages

Depending on your personal situation and care needs, you may be eligible for one of the below Home Care Packages:

Level 1 - Basic Care Needs

$10,271.10 / year

This level provides you with a little extra support around everyday tasks including help with cleaning, shopping & transportation.

Level 2 - Low-Level Care Needs

$18,063.85 / year

This level provides you with assistance in your daily tasks such as cleaning and personal care but also includes professional medical support.

Level 3 - Intermediate Care Needs

$39,310.50 / year

This level will continue to provide you with support in your day-to-day tasks and also support your specific medical needs with a trained clinical team.

Level 4 - High-Level Complex Care Needs

$59,593.55 / year

This is the highest level of support you can receive and provides you help with your daily activities and any clinical support required for your complex care needs.

 FAQs

  • Once your Home Care Package is approved, you can reach out to LumaWell Care Group Home Care Services to arrange your care. The government will help cover the cost of our home support services according to your package level.

  • Depending on the level of the Home Care Package you receive, you can get assistance with a range of different services. Home Care Packages are flexible and together with LumaWell Care Group Home Care Services, you can work out a care plan that will be tailored to best suit your needs and will need to work out if a care or service that you need which are not covered by other health programs.

  • Eligibility is determined by your care needs through an aged care assessment.

    In general, to quality, you must be either:

    • an older person who requires coordinated services to remain at home, or

    • a younger person with a disability, dementia, or other care needs not covered by other specialist services.

    Your financial situation won't impact your eligibility; however, you might need an income assessment by Services Australia to determine your contribution.

    For further details, visit the Home Care Package costs and fees page.

  • If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for an aged care assessment online.

    A trained assessor will contact you to schedule a home visit, where they’ll discuss your situation and needs, helping you determine the most suitable services.

    You can apply for yourself or on behalf of a family member or friend.

    The application has three sections: the first checks your eligibility, the second collects your personal information, and the third identifies who the assessor should contact to arrange the assessment.

    Be sure to have your Medicare card and allow enough time to complete the form.