Home Care Package Funding & Fees

Home Care Package 
Funding & Fees

Home Care Packages are a way for older Australians to access in-home care services. They differ from the Commonwealth Home Support Programme in that they provide support for more services, with more funding available.

As a Home Care Package recipient, you naturally want your funding to go as far as possible. You can elect to self-manage your Home Care Package or sign up for support with Prestige. Prestige Inhome Care helps you get greater value, more choice and better control out of your package.

What’s the cost?

The Aged Care Assessment Team determines your eligibility for a Home Care Package. Government funding is a subsidy which has rules about how it can be spent and how much you can spend.

At Prestige Inhome Care, we offer a range of in-home aged care services that you can spend your home care package funding on, including nursingpersonal care, and home maintenance and domestic support. Learn more about our services.

 

How much will the Government provide me for my care?
Depending on the assessed need for the individual, the levels of Government funding available for home care are as follows:

Level 1

1 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$209

Care management

$31/week

How much can I spend on care?

$31/week

Funding Level

Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy (per fortnight)

$421.40

Care Management Fee (per fortnight)

$63.21

Package Management Fee (per fortnight)

$63.21

How much can I spend on care each fortnight?

$294.98 (3 hours)

7 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$898

Care management

$134/month

How much can I spend on care?

$134/month

87 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$10,931

Care management

$1,639/year

How much can I spend on care?

$1,639/year

Level 2

3 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$368

Care management

$55/week

How much can I spend on care?

$55/week

Funding Level

Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy (per fortnight)

$741.02

Care Management Fee (per fortnight)

$111.15

Package Management Fee (per fortnight)

$111.15

How much can I spend on care each fortnight?

$518.71 (5 hours)

12 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$1,580

Care management

$237/month

How much can I spend on care?

$237/month

154 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$19,224

Care management

$2,883/year

How much can I spend on care?

$2,883/year

Level 3

6 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$802

Care management

$120/week

How much can I spend on care?

$120/week

Funding Level

Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy (per fortnight)

$1,613.08

Care Management Fee (per fortnight)

$241.96

Package Management Fee (per fortnight)

$241.96

How much can I spend on care each fortnight?

$1,129.16 (12 hours)

27 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$3,439

Care management

$515/month

How much can I spend on care?

$515/month

336 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$41,847

Care management

$6,277/year

How much can I spend on care?

$6,277/year

Level 4

9 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$1,216

Care management

$182/week

How much can I spend on care?

$182/week

Funding Level

Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy (per fortnight)

$2,445.52

Care Management Fee (per fortnight)

$366.38

Package Management Fee (per fortnight)

$366.38

How much can I spend on care each fortnight?

$1,711.86 (19 hours)

41 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$5,214

Care management

$782/month

How much can I spend on care?

$782/month

509 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$63,440

Care management

$9,516/year

How much can I spend on care?

$9,516/year

Level 1

1 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$209

Care management

$31/week

How much can I spend on care?

$31/week

7 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$898

Care management

$134/month

How much can I spend on care?

$134/month

87 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$10,931

Care management

$1,639/year

How much can I spend on care?

$1,639/year

Level 2

3 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$368

Care management

$55/week

How much can I spend on care?

$55/week

12 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$1,580

Care management

$237/month

How much can I spend on care?

$237/month

154 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$19,224

Care management

$2,883/year

How much can I spend on care?

$2,883/year

Level 3

6 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$802

Care management

$120/week

How much can I spend on care?

$120/week

27 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$3,439

Care management

$515/month

How much can I spend on care?

$515/month

336 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$41,847

Care management

$6,277/year

How much can I spend on care?

$6,277/year

Level 4

9 Hours

of care per week

Subsidy total

$1,216

Care management

$182/week

How much can I spend on care?

$182/week

41 Hours

of care per month

Subsidy total

$5,214

Care management

$782/month

How much can I spend on care?

$782/month

509 Hours

of care per year

Subsidy total

$63,440

Care management

$9,516/year

How much can I spend on care?

$9,516/year

Terms

  • Figures above are effective from 1 March 2025.
  • Package Management includes the ongoing administration and financial management of your Home Care Package, including monthly statements, the purchase, co-ordination and organising of this party services (outside of clinical decisions) including compliance, and quality assurance, along with infection control policies and procedures and the coordination of supports.
  • Care Management this includes the Initial Assessment and complete establishment of your Care Plan and ongoing care needs, care co-ordination, as well as ensuring services are aligned with care goals.
  • These figures have been rounded up except the Income 
Tested Fee.
  • The Package Management Fee and Care Management Fee are based on a percentage of the available government subsidies and the fee may increase in line with subsidy increases. If the subsidy changes over time, so too may the package management fee and care management fee.
  • Third Party providers: Prestige will provide Third Party Services from our Preferred Providers. Where Prestige does not have a preferred provider that is able to service your area, we will waive any additional set up costs.
  • Hours are approximate and are based on a 2-hour minimum weekday, personal care rate and will vary based on the time of day, day of the week, services required and/or public holidays.

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What is the process?

1

Speak to a Care Specialist

2

Book a consultation

3

We develop tailored care plans

4

We create your Care Team

5

Your care program begins

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Speak to a Care Specialist

2

Book a consultation

3

We develop tailored care plans

4

We create your Care Team

5

Your care program begins

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