KANYINI CARE SERVICES
Home Care Packages
Home Care Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Home Care Packages
Home Care Packages (HCP) offer affordable care services for older Australians needing assistance at home. The Australian Government pays a subsidy to arrange a care package to meet your needs, allowing you to receive care in your home. Your contribution to the cost of your care will vary based on the services you use and, in some cases, your financial situation.
There are four levels of Home Care Packages.
Package Levels:
Home Care Level 1
Supports people with basic care needs.
Home Care Level 2
Supports people with low-level care needs.
Home Care Level 3
Supports people with intermediate care needs.
Home Care Level 4
Supports people with high care needs.
Home care package is assigned as per the client’s needs after a thorough assessment by the Myagedcare assessor.
What Services Can I Get?
Based on the level of your Home Care Package, you can receive help with a variety of services:
Bathing, hygiene, and grooming:
Maintain personal hygiene and grooming standards.
Nursing:
Maintain personal hygiene and grooming standards.
Podiatry, physiotherapy, and other therapies:
Maintain movement and mobility.
Meals and food preparation:
Ensure a healthy diet.
Help with impairments or continence:
Manage specific conditions and maximize independence.
Cleaning, laundry, and other chores:
Keep your home clean and liveable.
Home or garden maintenance:
Maintain a safe home and garden.
Changes to your home:
Improve mobility and safety at home.
Aids to stay independent:
Assist with mobility, communication, and personal care.
Transport:
Help with getting to appointments and community activities.
Social outings, groups, and visitors:
Stay social and connected with the community.
Additional Services
Home Care Packages are flexible. You and your provider will determine if a specific service is:
- Directly linked to your care needs and goals.
- Beneficial to your health and wellbeing.
- Necessary for safe and independent living at home.
- Affordable within your Home Care Package budget.
- A proper use of government funds.
Services Not Included
Home Care Package funds cannot be used for:
- General income purchases
- Food (except enteral feeding)
- Permanent accommodation costs
- Home care fees
- Fees for other government-funded care
- Non-care related home modifications or assets
- Travel and accommodation for holidays
- Entertainment activities
- Gambling
- Services and items covered by Medicare or the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on an assessment of your care needs. You must be:
An older person needing coordinated services to stay at home, or
A younger person with a disability, dementia, or other care needs unmet through other specialist services.
Financial situations do not affect eligibility, but an income assessment through Services Australia may be required to determine contribution amounts.
How we can support you
How to Access a Home-Aged Care Package:
Step 1
Request an assessment
Contact My Aged Care: Call 1800 200 422 or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au to request an assessment. Kanyini Care Services can help you navigate the My Aged Care system which can be complicated at times.
Step 2
Assessment
A My Aged Care assessor will evaluate your needs either by discussing your situation over the phone or by visiting your home to determine the level of assistance required.
Step 3
Assignment of home care package
Once your home care package funding has been approved, you will receive a letter advising you of your assigned package.
Step 4
Choose a provider
Now you can choose a provider like Kanyini Care Services to receive home care services as per your needs.
At Kanyini Care Services, you can fully tailor the services that you would like to receive. We will partner with you so your journey with home care services will be seamless.
Why choose Kanyini Care Services?
Kanyini Care Services is dedicated to delivering exceptional and personalised home care. Our team is committed to fostering an environment that supports your independence while providing the necessary care to enhance your life at home.
Contact us to discover your options and craft a care plan that reflects your needs and desires.
Need help with Applying for Home Care Package?
If you need help applying for the Home Care Package, please get in touch with Kanyini Care Services.
We are here to support and guide you through every step of your Home Care application journey.
FAQs
A Home Care Package from Kanyini Care Services provides a personalised and empowering approach to your daily home care needs. It is a government-funded support package that enables you to manage your care budget, customise your services, and receive dedicated support coordination.
Home Care Packages are designed to assist older Australians with their care needs at home. At Kanyini Care Services, you will have complete control, allowing you to tailor services that perfectly suit your lifestyle and preferences. With a dynamic care plan, you can gain confidence, remain connected to your community, and ensure long-term satisfaction and well-being.
Kanyini Care Services is dedicated to delivering exceptional and personalised home care. Our team is committed to fostering an environment that supports your independence while providing the necessary care to enhance your life at home. We focus on providing a comprehensive service suite that meets and exceeds the highest safety and personal care standards.
Yes, Kanyini Care Services provides home care services with registered nurses who specialise in managing complex care needs for our clients in the Sydney region. Our professional nursing staff ensures that all care adheres to the highest standards, offering peace of mind for families and individuals seeking trustworthy home care service.
Nurse practitioners at Kanyini Care Services can perform home visits for medical attention or health assessments for clients receiving home care services. These visits ensure that all healthcare needs are meticulously assessed and appropriately addressed. Billing for these services can be arranged through private payment or Medicare.