When it comes to in-home aged care services, there are a number of funding streams available, all of which are subject to limitations. The various home care funding streams are listed below, starting from low-intervention care, all the way through to high-level care:

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

This program provides a range of services including personal care, respite home care, property maintenance, nursing, allied health, delivered meals and planned group activities.

Support at Home Program

The Support at Home Program is funded by the Australian Government. The program replaces the former Home Care Packages program – There are now 8 levels of Support at Home classification :

Private companies, Councils and/or not-for-profit organisations administer each of these subsidised funding programs.

Once approved for an aged care funded program, the older person will be able to choose who provides their service and/or who administers their funding support. While LiveWell Care promotes greater choice for our clients, we are aware that it also requires more decision making. This will present challenges for some of our clients as they attempt to navigate their way through the vast number of Care Providers. LiveWell Care can provide independent advocacy to support you find the right Care Provider for you.

Your initial consultation will include an overview of the current aged care system, current available funding and updates relating to the reforms of the system.