Prestige has taken many steps to safeguard our clients and staff, and have the capability and capacity to safely provide assistance to you or your loved one. Call 1300 10 30 10.
COVID-19 Updates
  • 1300 10 30 10
Patient receiving in-home care with home care package funding

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. 

How Does Home Care Package Funding Work?

There are four levels of funding for Home Care Packages which correspond to the amount of care and level of support you need. You should also be aware of the different fees which may apply to your package.

We can help you understand what’s involved with funding if you have any questions.

What’s the Cost?

How much will the government provide me for my home care?

Depending on the assessed need for the individual, the levels of Government funding available are as follows:

Level 1

Funding Level

$ 10,588 per year
  • Basic level needs
Get Started

Level 2

Funding Level

$ 18,622 per year
  • Low-level care needs
Get Started

Level 3

Funding Level

$ 40,529 per year
  • Intermediate care needs
Get Started

Level 4

Funding Level

$ 61,440 per year
  • Higher-level care needs
Get Started

Rates above are accurate at 1 July 2024.

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.

Once you’ve established your Home Care Package funding, and choose Prestige Inhome Care, you’ll be happy to discover that our admin fee is one of the lowest in the industry. We believe you should be able to spend your Government funding on your actual care and services, not on service provider fees.

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 nursing, personal care, and home maintenance and domestic support. Learn more about our services.

Only Pay for the services you need!

Total Government Subsidy
(per fortnight)
Package Management Fee
(per fortnight)
Case Management Fee
(per fortnight)
How much can I spend on care each fortnight?
Level 1
Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy
$406
Less your package management fee
$61
Less your care management fee
$61
Less your care management fee
$284 (approx 3 hours)
Daily Fee / Contribution
$0
Exit Fee
$0
Income Tested Fees
$0-30.86 per day. If clients is a full pensioner, there's no income tested fee. This fee is based on income only not assets
Additional Case Management
$98.20 per hour. $49 per 30mins.
Level 2
Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy
$714
Less your package management fee
$108
Less your care management fee
$108
Less your care management fee
$498 (approx 6 hours)
Daily Fee / Contribution
$0
Exit Fee
$0
Income Tested Fees
$0-30.86 per day. If clients is a full pensioner, there's no income tested fee. This fee is based on income only not assets
Additional Case Management
$98.20 per hour. $49 per 30mins.
Level 3
Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy
$1,554
Less your package management fee
$234
Less your care management fee
$234
Less your care management fee
$1086 (approx 13 hours)
Daily Fee / Contribution
$0
Exit Fee
$0
Income Tested Fees
$0-30.86 per day. If clients is a full pensioner, there's no income tested fee. This fee is based on income only not assets
Additional Case Management
$98.20 per hour. $49 per 30mins.
Level 4
Your fortnightly Govt. Subsidy
$2,356
Less your package management fee
$354
Less your care management fee
$354
Less your care management fee
$1,648 (approx 20 hours)
Daily Fee / Contribution
$0
Exit Fee
$0
Income Tested Fees
$0-30.86 per day. If clients is a full pensioner, there's no income tested fee. This fee is based on income only not assets
Additional Case Management
$98.20 per hour. $49 per 30mins.
Daily Fee / Contribution
Income Tested Fees
$0
$0 - $36.60 per day. If client is a full pensioner, there's no income tested fee. This fee is based on income only not assets

Terms

Only pay for the services you need.

  • Figures above are effective from 1 July 2024.
  • Package Management includes the ongoing administration and financial management of your Home Care Package, including monthly statements, the purchase, co-ordination and organising of third 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 have a preferred provider that is able to service your area, we will waive any additional set up costs. A $16.16 Handling Fee is incorporated into all 3rd Party invoices.
  • Hours are approximate and based on weekday 2-hour minimum personal care rates, and will vary based on day of the week, services required or public holidays.

Note: If you are applying for a Home Care Package for the first time there is a waiting period, however Prestige can assist with private (self-funded) care while you wait for your package to be approved.

Download Our Home Care Packages Flyer Below To Learn More About Home Care Package Costs And The Process

Download Flyer
HCP Calculator

What If I Already Have A Home Care Package?

When you receive a Home Care Package, you have the right to change your care provider at any point, if you think an alternate care provider will better suit your needs. Our Care Specialist team can run a cost comparison for you, free of charge, to check if you are paying too much in fees with your current provider

Switching to Prestige is easy! Call us on 1300 10 30 10

What Is The Prestige HCP Process?

Navigating through Government packages and applications can be stressful, demanding and often overwhelming. The team at Prestige Inhome Care takes care of everything so you can focus on things that are most important to you and your family members.

Call our experienced team on 1300 10 30 10 to discuss your needs and current situation.

We’ll organise a convenient time for an in-home consultation with you and your family members. Your Case Manager will conduct a care needs assessment and develop a tailored care plan. There is no cost or obligation for this assessment.

You will be connected with one of our Client Service Coordinators who will look after all your rostering requirements and will be responsible for matching your loved one’s care needs with the most suitable nurses and/or carers

You will be assigned a Prestige Case Manager who will establish a unique and flexible care program that is personalised to meet your needs.

Speak to our Care Specialists

Call 1300 10 30 10 to have your Home Care Package funding questions answered and organise a FREE, no obligation in-home consultation

Call Us Now
  • Hidden
en English
ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)nl Dutchen Englishfr Frenchde Germanit Italianpt Portugueseru Russianes Spanish