Considering Home Care Supports

Thinking of Home Care support? Why are some people reluctant to accept support?

Most older people want to keep living in their own homes as they age, staying as independent as possible and making their own decisions about things that affect their life, health and wellbeing. Home care can help you to achieve …

So what are my Home Care Options?

There are different types of home support available. The option you choose will depend on the level of care you need, how long you need it for, and whether you want to rely on government-subsidised services, private services or help …

What is the Commonwealth Home Support Program?

The Commonwealth Home Support Program is good for people who need basic or short-term support, for example, when recovering from illness. Commonwealth Home Support Program is a federal government program that supports older people who are still managing well at …

What is the Home Care Packages Program?

The Home Care Packages program is a government-subsidised program that provides long-term support for older people who want to stay living at home. Home Care Packages are flexible – you get to choose the services and support that will make …

How do you choose between a Home Care Package and the Commonwealth Home Support Program?

Home Care Packages and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) both give you support to stay at home. But there are differences between the programs. With the Commonwealth Home Support Program, you: choose from a set menu of services – …

Why would I use Private Services over government subsidised services?

Rather than using government-subsidised services, you might prefer to use private care services. Part pensioners and Self-funded retirees may not want to go through the process of having an income tested fee undertaken by Centrlink and in some cases using …

What do Home Care packages cost?

Home Care Packages are subsidised by the Australian government, but you are asked to pay something towards the cost of the service. The amount you are asked to contribute depends on your income, assets and circumstances. What you pay: There …

How can LiveWell Care help?

LiveWell Care understands that many of our clients have trouble with the complexities of the current aged care system and its limitations. Our team has in-depth knowledge of the processes and requirements of the current system and its scheduled reforms. …