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Are you considering self-managing your Home Care Package? Get started in five easy steps for self-management with Gratitude In-home Care

✨ Step one – Contact Gratitude home care specialists, who will help you understand how self-management services with Gratitude works and the costs involved.

✨ Step two – We will ask about the services you require and if you know subcontractors that complete those tasks, we can make some recommendations if we know any subcontractors in your local area but it will be up to you to organise the supports.

✨ Step three – You will complete the intake documentation and sign a service agreement with Gratitude, then you can start organising your subcontractors.

✨ Step four – When you’re organising your subcontractors, keep in mind that they must have a police check, ABN, and insurance. We will sign a separate agreement with the supplier before processing their invoices for the work they provide you. We process the invoices on a weekly basis.

✨ Step five – When you start receiving services it’s important to stay within budget. We will send monthly statements so you can track spending and the budget we see on the portal.

As of July 1 2024, changes to the Home Care Package Subsidies 2024-25 have gone live. The subsidy has increased for all levels of the Home Care Package funding.

Visit the Department of Health and Aged Care link with this year’s rates for home care, residential aged care, transition care and short-term care:

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/schedule-of-subsidies-and-supplements-for-aged-carei

For any Home Care Package enquiries, contact us on:

https://gihc.com.au/
1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
[email protected]⁠

We’re happy to announce our new referral program.

Referring to Gratitude will ensure that your family and friends receive quality, trusted support while getting a $100 gift card as a reward for each successful referral.

Terms and conditions

 The $100 gift card bonus may be issued as a Visa, Myer, Coles, or eGift card.
The client must obtain approval from the person they are referring before submitting their details.
The new Home Care Package client must remain with Gratitude for at least 6 months for the referrer to be eligible for payment.
These Terms and Conditions are subject to change.
One referral can be submitted per new Home Care Package client.
People may submit referrals for multiple Home Care Package holders.

For referrals, you can contact Marcus Cook directly at the Marketing & Service Relationship Department on

0481 317 321, or

[email protected]

Alternatively, you can visit our website and fill out our contact form at gihc.com.au.

In 2019, the government committed A$50 million to ensure no individuals under 65 would enter residential aged care by 2022, and none would remain there by 2025. This aimed to address the unsuitability of aged care facilities for younger people, providing them with appropriate housing and support instead.
However, with only six months until the 2025 deadline, achieving this goal appears unlikely. Recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data shows that as of the end of 2023, 1,470 people under 65 (excluding First Nations people aged 50–64) still live in aged care.

Several challenges have hindered progress, including the complex needs of younger people in aged care, a shortage of accessible housing, insufficient support services, and difficulties in policy implementation.

To meet the 2025 target, there must be renewed efforts and enhanced strategies. This includes increased funding, stronger partnerships across sectors, community engagement to develop tailored solutions, and a review of current policies to remove implementation barriers.

Get in contact for any in-home aged care inquiries and to arrange a free consultation.

🌐 https://gihc.com.au/
📞 1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
📧 [email protected]⁠

New Government funded service: Free aged care translation service including sign language

The Australian Government is now providing a free translation service to help aged care providers communicate with older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Aged care providers have free access to TIS National, which includes 24/7 immediate phone interpreting, pre-booked phone interpreting, on-site (in-person) interpreting, Automated Telephone Interpreting Service (ATIS), and video remote interpreting. These services ensure effective communication and improved care for older Australians from diverse backgrounds. Providers can get print and digital materials translated into various migrant languages and use ‘Easy Read’ or ‘Easy English’ versions for better clarity.

Get in contact for any in-home aged care inquiries and to arrange a free consultation.

🌐 https://gihc.com.au/
📞 1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
📧 [email protected]⁠

Aged Care Specialist Officers (ACSOs) provide face-to-face assistance for all your aged care needs through My Aged Care.

How ACSOs Can Help:

✨Information: Detailed info on aged care services.

✨Eligibility and Referrals: Check eligibility and refer for assessments.

✨ Representation: Help appoint a My Aged Care representative.

✨ Financial Guidance: Provide financial info on services.

✨ Local Support: Connect to local support services.

Accessing ACSO Services:

Available nationwide at service centres in all states and regions.

Booking an Appointment:

Call 1800 227 475 or visit a service centre to book or change an appointment. You’ll receive a booking reference number for your appointment.

Get in contact for any in-home aged care inquiries and to arrange a free consultation.

🌐 https://gihc.com.au/
📞 1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
📧 [email protected]⁠

The 2024–25 Budget provides $2.2 billion to enhance the quality of aged care services and the crucial connections supporting them. Older Australians will benefit from a higher quality aged care system with faster access to in-home care, a stronger workforce, and improved integration with health systems.

An additional 24,100 Home Care Packages in 2024–25 will cut wait times to an average of 6 months, enabling unprecedented access to in-home aged care. These new packages will complement the Single Assessment System starting on 1 July 2024, providing a single entry point and needs assessment for aged care.

Get in contact for any in-home aged care inquiries and to arrange a free consultation.

🌐 https://gihc.com.au/
📞 1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
📧 [email protected]⁠

With the new Aged Care act, there will be a new Single Assessment System to make it easier for older people to access aged care services. This system will be more flexible and better adapt to the needs of elderly individuals.

Minister Anika Wells announced that the government will adjust the start date of a new Aged Care Act to allow for refinements based on feedback. It was originally planned to launch on July 1, however the government is calling for 6-12 months to finalise adjustments to the act including rules and education materials. This also affects the launch of improved Aged Care Quality Standards, which will now start alongside the new Act.

Get in contact for any in-home aged care inquiries and to arrange a free consultation.

🌐 https://gihc.com.au/
📞 1300 912 155, (03) 9863 6149
📧 [email protected]⁠