Home Care
'Home Care' is a government-funded service for eligible people, providing funding to cover the assistance you need to help you feel confident at home.
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Book a CallWe understand the importance of staying at home in your familiar environment: our Community Services Team can help you safely maintain your independence and daily routine, feeling confident doing so.
Vasey RSL Care is an approved provider of the government's Home Care Packages, and the DVA's Veterans’ Home Care service. Our advisors will guide you through the process of developing a plan for care and services (Personal Care Plan) to meet your needs so you can continue to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of your own home and local community.
Quality care to maintain independence
Home Care Package Program:
The Home Care Package Program is funded by Government to eligible people to provide personalised care.
Our qualified support staff meet with you to understand your needs and help you design your support plan. Services are designed to provide assistance in those areas you need help – that could be:
- Personal care (bathing, dressing)
- Shopping and meal preparation
- Cleaning
- Transport
- Mobility and safety equipment
- Healthcare and allied health
- Gardening and home maintenance
- Advice and guidance
- Or something unique to you.
Veterans’ Home Care
This service is available to those who have a Veteran Gold Card and those with a Veteran White Card with an accepted service-related condition. This service provides for lower level of support needs to help you retain independence in your own home.
Services include:
- Domestic assistance
- Personal care
- Respite care
- Lawn mowing
- Safety-related home/garden maintenance
While excellent care is essential, enjoying life is equally important. We’ll enable you to stay engaged with the things you love while staying confidently in your familiar surroundings.
How to get started
- Funding Options
- Applying for Home Care
- Privately Funded Home Care
- Veterans’ Home Care
- Fully Managed Services
Your Home Care Funding Options
Home Care services are available through three options for funding:
- Government-funded Home Care Package Program for eligible people
- Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Veterans’ Home Care Program
- Paying for services out of your own pocket (privately funded services)
You can also use a combination of these funding methods (if eligible).
For more information or assistance in understanding your options, contact us today:
T 03 9810 5570
Applying for a Home Care Package
A Home Care Package is for people aged 65 or over and is based on an assessment of your needs made by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). Their assessment will determine whether you will receive home care funding, and if so, which level funding it will be – Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
You can check your eligibility and register on the government’s My Aged Care website.. My Aged Care will ask you questions to understand your needs and care arrangements. They may then arrange for a trained assessor to visit you at home to discuss your support needs.
Once you have registered, the Department will put you on a waitlist until your funding Package is approved. Once approved, our staff will be able to set up the services you need.
Contact us today to find out more:
T 03 9810 5570
Privately Funding Your Home Care Services
If you need support quickly, self-funded home care is always available while you wait for your Home Care Package funding.
Similarly, if your funding does not cover all you would like, we can help you decide what is most important – or you can contribute to make up the difference.
Contact us today to find out more:
T 03 9810 5570
Applying for Veterans’ Home Care
The Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Program is designed to provide practical help to military veterans so that you can continue to live independently. Through Vasey RSL Care you can access personal care, domestic assistance, respite services and social assistance through this program.
For more information:
- Visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website
- Contact the VHC Assessment Agency on 1300 550 450 to have an assessment for services.
We recommend that you request Vasey RSL Care be considered as your service provider.
We Fully Manage Your Home Care Services
Services are managed by our staff, offering you peace of mind that your needs will be taken care of without fuss.
Our qualified Care Advisors:
- Consult with you to develop your Personal Care Plan for you
- Liaise with our Service Coordinators to set up your services
- Visit you to review your care and make any adjustments needed to your Personal Care Plan
Our Service Coordinators:
- Arrange your care services to suit you – book or change appointments, and keep you updated
Contact us today to find out more:
T 03 9810 5570
Home Care Package examples
Stan
Level 1 funding
Stan is an 83-year-old single man who is still driving and active in the community. However, he has become aware of increased risk in undertaking some tasks around the home and feels he needs assistance.
Leo
Level 2 funding
Leo is a 74-year-old veteran, married to Ellen. Leo loves bowling but some recent health issues have stopped him taking part. His Home Care Package services are focused on getting him back to health.
Joyce
Level 3 funding
Joyce is a 92-year-old war widow who lives alone. Her family say she is young at heart, but they are concerned about her as they live a few hours away.
Peggy
Level 4 funding
Peggy is 85 and a widow and, despite her high care needs, she is determined to stay in her own home. She has had recent eye surgery and needs extra assistance at the moment.
Home Care Package Pricing
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