At DOSTcare we support you to live well at home for longer, by helping manage the Home Care Package you want and need.
Support Services for 65 or Over
We work with you to understand you and your needs, identifying your goals, incorporating the most appropriate way to support you to live a more active and independent life.
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Package Program (HCP) are both designed to provide help at home. While both programs can include services such as personal care, allied health, home and garden maintenance, carer respite and meal preparation, CHSP is designed for people with lower support needs. In fact, it’s described as ‘entry-level support’, with most people who access CHSP only needing one or two services to help them stay independent.
Home Care Packages (HCP)
HCP, on the other hand, can provide more intensive support, with care needs being assessed over four levels and the Australian Government’s contribution reaching a maximum of approximately $59,000 each year.
More About
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
WHO IS IT FOR? • People who need a small amount of support to remain independent at home
ELIGIBILITY • Aged 65 years or over • 50 years or over for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples • Functional limitations or assistance needs
INITIAL ASSESSMENT • Regional Assessment Service (RAS) – services vary from state to state
ANNUAL FUNDING LEVELS • Up to $10,000 per year
DO I HAVE TO CONTRIBUTE MONEY TO MY SERVICES? • Services subsidised by Federal Government grant funding • Clients may need to pay a contribution fee, if they can afford to do so
WILL MY APPROVED BUDGET AFFECT MY AGE PENSION? • No
WHAT CAN MY BUDGET COVER? • Help around the home (cleaning, washing etc) • Transport to appointments and activities • Meals (food preparation) • Personal care (showering or dressing) • Home modifications (ramps, rails and other accessibility aids and assistive technology) • Social support • Nursing and allied health • Planned respite care
CARE PLAN • In conjunction with your RAS assessor
REVIEWS • Annually by your primary service provider
CAN I CHOOSE MY OWN SUPPORT PROVIDERS? • Yes, via your RAS assessor
Home Care Packages (HCP)
WHO IS IT FOR? • People who have varying support needs but need choice and flexibility over their care options to remain independent at home
ELIGIBILITY • Aged 65 years or over • 50 years or over for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples • Functional limitations or assistance needs
INITIAL ASSESSMENT • Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)
DO I HAVE TO CONTRIBUTE MONEY TO MY SERVICES? • Services subsidised by Federal Government grant funding • Clients may need to pay a contribution fee, if they can afford to do so
WILL MY APPROVED BUDGET AFFECT MY AGE PENSION? • No
WHAT CAN MY BUDGET COVER? • Help around the home (cleaning, washing etc) • Transport to appointments and activities • Meals (food preparation) • Personal care (showering or dressing) • Home modifications (ramps, rails and other accessibility aids and assistive technology) • Social support • Nursing and allied health • Planned respite care • Medication management
CARE PLAN • In conjunction with your approved service provider
REVIEWS • Annually via your approved service provider
CAN I CHOOSE MY OWN SUPPORT PROVIDERS? • Self-managed service providers allow you to choose your own support providers
How do I get a Home Care Package?
1. Phone DOSTcare, who will talk with you to get a better understanding of your situation and how we can help.
2. We can assist you to register with My Aged Care.
3. You choose the support that suits you. DOSTcare will work with you, your partner, carer or family, to coordinate your services at a time and place that you prefer.
If you believe in what we do and are ready to explore the difference, reach out today! Our experienced team at DOSTcare is ready to support you wholeheartedly.
