Self-funded Home Care
If you would like more support to keep you comfortable and safe at home and have reached the limit of your government subsidy, you can purchase additional services to keep you comfortable and safe at home.
You do not need to wait for a government subsidy to be available to get help or support. If you would like more support to keep you comfortable and safe at home and have reached the limit of your government subsidy, you can purchase additional services to keep you comfortable and safe at home.
Our fees reflect the quality of our service. We are not the cheapest but we are certainly not the most expensive service provider. We are committed to being transparent about our fee structure and we stand by our value for money and quality of care.
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Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to frequently asked questions, with insights into service costs, different ways we can help you enjoy living independently at home, and more.
The Australian Government offers several programs that provide subsidies for aged care services.
These programs include:
- Support at Home (SAH).
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
- Veterans’ Home Care
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Community Nursing
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Some funded programs only operate in specific areas. Please contact the Mercy Health Home Care office nearest to you for more information.
Your funding level will be determined through an Aged Care Assessment. Aged Care Assessments can be organised through My Aged Care, the Commonwealth Government body responsible for all aged care services.
- Classification 1 minimal support for independent living. This might provide occasional assistance with light domestic tasks.
- Classification 2 light personal care and social support. This might provider light person care such as assistance with showering, dressing and managing medications.
- Classification 3 moderate assistance with daily living. This might include more structured support several times per week.
- Classification 4 high-frequency personal and domestic support. This might include near-daily care across personal and household tasks.
- Classification 5 daily support with health monitoring. This might include services cover complex personal care.
- Classification 6 comprehensive health and clinical care. This might include
- Classification 7 intensive daily multidisciplinary care
- Classification 8 highest classification of in-home and pallative care.
While each level comes with a different amount of funding, all levels have access to the same types of services — the difference is the amount of services you can choose within your budget. We tailor your services to ensure you get the best value out of your budget.