Home Care Costs

Support at Home (SaH) - which has recently replaced the Home Care Packages system - provides government funding for home care services, even if you only need them temporarily. Support at Home funding is awarded in 8 classifications, with classification 8 catering to the highest level of need. Funding arrives in ongoing, quarterly ‘budgets’, making it easier and more flexible to manage. And if you’re already on a Home Care Package (the older model of funding), there’s an easy pathway to transition to the Support at Home program.

There are also short-term funding pathways available for specific situations - such as recovering after illness or making changes to your home - which can be accessed alongside your regular Support at Home funding if needed.

There are a variety of reasons you might choose to pay privately for Home Care – you may not be eligible for government funding, or you might be waiting for funding to come through. Whatever your situation, BaptistCare offers a wide range of tailor-made services, so you can access the support you need, when you need it.

If you are looking for entry level support at home, the CHSP might be where you start your Home Care journey. This government-subsidised service helps you live well and independently at home, supporting with everyday tasks such as cleaning, gardening, grocery shopping, and getting out to group activities in the community. If you have a caregiver, they can also apply for respite funding through the CHSP.