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Funding Options
There are two ways you can fund your services with Aunty Grace, these are:
Government Contributions
Private Funding
(Self-Funded)
Government Contributions
There are a couple forms of government funding options that are provided for in home care. Aunty Grace is an approved provider to manage and deliver Home Care Packages.
Home Care Package
A Home Care Package is one form of aged care funding provided by the Australian Government. It helps to pay for services that enable you to remain independent, safe, and well at home.
We help you select services that are tailored to your individual needs and ensure you get the most value out of your Home Care Package.
Contributions Explained
Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for a Home Care Package ranging from levels 1-4. The difference between the levels is the amount of support you require to meet your needs and the amount of government contributions provided to deliver these support services.
| level | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic care needs Common services used A little extra support, such as help with cleaning the house, your health and wellbeing, meal preparation, shopping, and getting around Fortnightly government contribution $352.10 |
| 2 | Low care needs Common services used Assistance you with daily tasks like cleaning and personal care, as well as professional medical support Fortnightly government contribution $619.36 |
| 3 | Intermediate care needs Common services used Assistance in your day-to-day tasks, and by a highly trained clinical team to support all your medical needs Fortnightly government contribution $1,347.78 |
| 4 | High care needs Common services used Support with your high level and complex care needs Fortnightly government contribution $2,043.16 |
| level | Description | Common services used | Fortnightly government contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic care needs | A little extra support, such as help with cleaning the house, your health and wellbeing, meal preparation, shopping, and getting around | $352.10 |
| 2 | Low care needs | Assistance you with daily tasks like cleaning and personal care, as well as professional medical support | $619.36 |
| 3 | Intermediate care needs | Assistance in your day-to-day tasks, and by a highly trained clinical team to support all your medical needs | $1,347.78 |
| 4 | High care needs | Support with your high level and complex care needs | $2,043.16 |
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Private Funding (Self-Funded)
You don’t have to receive government contributions to get the help you want, to live the life you want.
Aunty Grace supports wellness for all, our service pricing is the same no matter how you fund your services. Simply give us a call to discuss your support needs.
Waiting For Government Contributions
We understand that it can be stressful navigating and waiting for a Home Care Package, especially when you need timely support. We can arrange services while you wait, providing comfort to you and your family.
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Our Care Model
The Aunty Grace Community places you at the centre of your care, but also recognises the role of the wider community in keeping you well, including your family and loved ones. We keep you connected to the people and things that matter, ensuring a holistic outcome in reaching your care needs.
How To Apply For Government Contributions?
We can help you apply for Government contributions and guide you through each of the six steps of the application process below. With Aunty Grace you can be sure that your dedicated support team will:
- Always be up to date with your latest information
- Provide consistent high quality care and support
- Provide ongoing and clear communication about your service delivery
- Check-in with you regularly to ensure your support is meeting your needs
How To Switch To Aunty Grace?
It’s easy to switch to Aunty Grace. It's three simple steps! We can manage this transition with you to minimise disruptions to your continuity of care and support. Have a care worker you love? Let us know. We are always looking to work with great people who share our care philosophy.
With Aunty Grace you can be sure that your dedicated support team will:
- Always be up to date with your latest information
- Provide consistent high quality care and support
- Provide ongoing and clear communication about your service delivery
- Check-in with you regularly to ensure your support is meeting your needs
Follow our 3 easy steps to switching to Aunty Grace: