How Home Care Works

Australia’s aged care system is designed to give seniors access to the support they need to continue to live independently in their own home and community.

The following steps outline the process to qualify for a home care package, receive services from Clinical Assessor and continue living in the home you love.

We are here to guide your experience so you have access to care that meets your needs. Please contact us to get started.

Want support with living at home?

Need access to experienced carers and nurses?

Not sure how to get started?

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Want support with living at home?

Need access to experienced carers and nurses?

Not sure how to get started?

Contact us today

1

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for a home care package, you must be:

  • Over 65 years old
  • Over 50 years old and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Have an assessed need for support with activities of daily living, health, or mobility.

2

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to start the process of getting a home care package.

A customer service representative will ask for basic information such as age, health, and living arrangements.

Need help? Just reach out to our team.

3

UNDERTAKE AN ASSESSMENT

An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) will contact you to arrange an assessment of care needs.

This assessment will determine the level of care required and whether a home care package is appropriate.

4

RECEIVE HOME CARE PACKAGE APPROVAL

After a home care package is approved, you or your loved one will be placed in the national priority queue and notified when a package becomes available.

If not approved, other options for care will be discussed.

5

CONTACT CLINICAL ASSESSOR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM

Once an approval letter is issued, get in touch with our team.

Clinical Assessor is a Home Care provider, and we will help you by developing a personalised care plan.

6

SIGN A HOME CARE AGREEMENT

Your agreement with Clinical Assessor will set out the terms and conditions of the home care package.

Once the home care agreement is signed, visits from Clinical Assessor skilled care workers will commence.

7

REVIEW AND ADJUST YOUR CARE PLAN

Care plans are reviewed regularly.

The plan can be adjusted if necessary, and you can request a reassessment if your needs change.

8

READY TO GET STARTED?

If you have approval for a home care package or want to find out more about accessing care at home, contact Clinical Assessor today.