The Home Care Package initiative was designed to assist individuals aged over 65 to maintain their independence, with flexibility and personalisation keys to its success.
Once approved for the package, recipients decide how the funding will be allocated within a coordinated home care plan – meaning greater freedom of choice in selecting the types of services needed.
Services range from nursing care to domestic assistance, social support, home modifications, mobility aids and assistive technology. Regular consultations with providers are recommended, to adjust the mix of support to suit the individual’s evolving requirements.
Arranging funding for a Home Care Package begins with an assessment conducted by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), after which you will receive the appropriate package level based on your care needs.
To get the ball rolling, contact My Aged Care at 1800 200 422 or myagedcare.gov.au. Once you have been assessed and have a package, you then choose a provider from the many approved providers nationally.
On such trusted provider is Your Side, which understands the significance of listening to individual needs.
“Each person has their own personal care manager, who works closely one on one with people to create a tailored care plan and are there to provide support and assistance,” a Your Side spokesperson said.
“Care managers are there to help give advice and solve issues as they arise.
“For many, the need to enter a residential facility can be delayed or avoided with the right support in place.”
If you are ready to talk to someone about your Home Care Package, contact Your Side on 1300 134 332 or hcpreferrals@yourside.org.au.
