Home Care Packages fact sheet for older people

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The Australian Department of Health and Ageing recently published a new fact sheet to help older people, their families and carers understand Home Care Packages (HCP).

The new fact sheet contains information on:

  • eligibility criteria
  • how to enter the HCP program
  • package inclusions and exclusions
  • other resources and contacts for further information.

We encourage you to read the fact sheet, you can find it here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this with someone, please call the Mercy Health Care Advisory Service on 1300 478 776. The Care Advisory Service is free of charge and has no obligations.

Last reviewed March 22, 2024.

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