Learn more about Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages) and how St Vincent's home care can help you stay in your favourite place for longer.
Support at Home is the government-funded home care program that aims to keep older people (65+) in their homes for longer.
Key facts about Support at Home:
You may be eligible if you have:
To find out if you are eligible for services, the first step is to have an aged care assessment. Assessments are done in person, usually at your own home.
Support at Home levels are the 8 different levels of government funding you can access through My Aged Care.
The amount of funding is determined by the level of care you need from a level 1 (basic care) to level 8 (high level care).
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The first step to getting funding, is getting an aged care assessment.
After you're approved, you'll receive your funding, then you'll then look for a provider and confirm your pensioner status to see how much you'll contribute to your care.
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St Vincent's helps people find the answers they need about Support at Home every day.
Know that with our not-for-profit mission, our people are putting your money in services that benefit you most (not just our bottom line)
St Vincent's provides home care services through the states of QLD, NSW and VIC.
St Vincent's is able to offer competitive pricing for hospital & aged care backed clinical expertise because of our not-for-profit mission.
For over 160 years, St Vincent's has been supporting the most vulnerable in our community.
If you're unsure about being able to afford home care services, get in touch and see how we can help you.
