Home Care Packages
A Home Care Package is a coordinated package of services tailored to meet your specific care needs. Our packages are coordinated by a home care team, with funding provided by the Australian Government.
A Home Care Package is a coordinated package of services tailored to meet your specific care needs. Our packages are coordinated by a home care team, with funding provided by the Australian Government.
The basic fee you will be asked to contribute depends on your income and personal circumstances. If you are on the basic rate of pension, your maximum contribution will be 17.5 per cent of the single pension. If you are on a higher income you may be asked to contribute a higher amount.
There are limits on the amount of fees that are income-tested:
The annual caps are calculated by the Government. There is also a lifetime cap for income-tested care fees up to a total of $60,000.
The Department of Social Services website www.myagedcare.gov.au has further details on the cost including how to estimate a fee. They can also be contacted on 1800 200 422.
Royal Freemasons also offer Private in-home services, which can be available right away. In this service, you have full control over the services you will receive and it will be fully funded by you. Private services are available to individuals of all ages who may need help after recovering from a surgery, a health event or your primary family carer is having a holiday.
For further information please call 1300 176 925 or email [email protected]
Royal Freemasons is passionate about our service and welcomes feedback on our team and facilities. Please click here to access our feedback form.