Aged Care Support At Home

Aged Care Support At Home

In Home Care Services

We are a community based local charity accredited by the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission.– our vision is Connected, Caring and Supportive Communities. We are an Approved Provider of Home Care Packages under the Commonwealth Aged Care Act 1997 and are accredited against the Home Care Standards. We have been coordinating and providing care services to support frail older people to remain living at home independently for over 30 years.

As an aged care provider, we are committed to positive ageing, providing quality support and person centred care that is flexible and responsive to the individual needs of each person.


Our aged care services are provided under three service models: 

• Home Care Packages Program

• Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

• Private Services

Home Care Packages

A Home Care Package is an allocation of funds (subsidy) by the Australian Government that allows you to tailor a package of care and services to best support your needs and help achieve your goals. Packages are flexible so you can tailor them to meet your needs today and alter them in the future as your needs change.


There are four levels of Home Care Packages, each of which receive a different subsidy.

• Level 1 – Supports people with basic care needs

• Level 2 – Supports people with low level care needs 

• Level 3 – Supports people with intermediate care needs

• Level 4 – Supports people with high level care needs


Home Care Package Fees


All Home Care Packages with CareWays will be delivered on a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) basis. CDC is a partnership approach that offers you choice and flexibility. CareWays will work with you to plan and design a package of care and support that meets your individual needs.


With a CDC Home Care Package, you can:

 

  • Choose the services and products that will best meet your needs
  • Have a greater say in how, when and who delivers your services
  • Work with CareWays to design your support plan
  • Decide how much involvement you have in managing your budget and services

 

Services you can access under a Home Care Package may include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Personal services
  • Cleaning
  • Lawn and garden maintenance
  • Laundry
  • Meal preparation
  • Shopping assistance
  • Social support and outings
  • Respite
  • Medication prompting
  • Transport
  • Personal alarms
  • Mobility aids 
  • Continence aids
  • Nursing, health and therapy services 
  • Home maintenance
  • Window Cleaning

 

The Home Care Packages provided by CareWays are supported by the Australian Government Department of Health. For more information, visit the Department of Health website ( www.agedcare.health.gov.au) or the My Aged Care website ( www.myagedcare.gov.au ). To be eligible for a package, you must first be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). To organise an assessment, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. 


Why choose CareWays as your Home Care Package Provider?

Choosing a provider for your Home Care Package is one of the most important decisions you will make to support your independence. Our point of difference is that we are a local community based charity.   We aim to keep your financial contribution to a minimum. 

 

  • We are committed to maintaining our accreditation against the Home Care Standards
  • We have over 30 years’ experience coordinating and providing Aged Care Services
  • We are committed to providing high quality services. Our team of dedicated and qualified professionals are here to support you
  • Customer service excellence is embedded in everything we do. The satisfaction and happiness of our clients is at the heart of everything we do
  • Our fees policy ensures no one who is genuinely financially disadvantaged is refused service
  • Your safety and wellbeing is extremely important to us. All members of our team have Criminal History Checks every 3 years, wear a CareWays uniform and carry a CareWays photo identification card.

 

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
CareWays CHSP services provide low to medium level home support for the frail older people and their carers. Services provided by CareWays under the CHSP include:

Food Service - Meals on Wheels

CareWays offers a range of frozen meals delivered to your home -  either through a funded service or for a fee.


Personal Care

Support with daily tasks of self-care to help maintain health and hygiene. Can include assistance with showering, dressing, grooming and the self-administration of medication.

Domestic Assistance

Support with general house cleaning and laundry. Can also include unaccompanied shopping delivered to your home.

Respite Care
In home respite to give carers ‘time out’ to have a break while our staff and/or volunteer provide care for your loved one.

Social Support
In home social visits to offer companionship and support. Can include assistance with letter writing, friendly visiting and social activities.

Contact Our Team to Learn More:
1300-307-902
Care@careways.org.au

My Aged Care provides a national entry point for all CHSP services. To access these services, you can contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or you can contact CareWays on 1300 307 902 and we can assist you with this process.


The CHSP services provided by CareWays are supported by the Australian Government Department of Health. For more information, visit the Department of Health website (www.agedcare.health.gov.au) or the My Aged Care website (www.myagedcare.gov.au).


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