Home Care Package Eligibility
Eligibility for Home Care Packages is based on your care needs and will be determined in a face-to-face meeting between you and an assessor from the Aged Care Assessment Team
To be eligible you must be:
- An older person (typically over 65 years of age) who needs services to remain at home, or
- A younger person with a disability, dementia, or other needs that aren’t met through other specialist services
Your financial situation won’t affect your eligibility. However, it may change the amount you need to contribute to your package
If you only need a low level of support, you may not need a Home Care Package. Instead, you can receive self-funded care or apply for the Commonwealth Home Support Program
Frequently asked questions