Funding Options
Get the right care
There are a variety of government funding options available for home-based services depending on your individual situation as well as the option to self-fund the services you receive.
A variety of factors such as your age, the level of care you require, and your financial standing can affect which funding option is the most appropriate for you.
- Government funded
- Self-funded
- A combination of both
How do I get a government funded home care package
We can assist with the application and provide any services to meet your needs! Call us on (03) 9863 6149 or 1300 912 155 after hours, email us at info@gihc.com.au
- Complete the Aged care Assessment Application on the My Aged Care website by clicking here.
- When the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) has approved the assessment application, they will determine the best care options after a visit to your home and put you on the national waiting list.
- My Aged Care will send you a letter to confirm that you’ve been assessed as eligible and what package level you’re eligible for and notify you that you’ve joined the national waiting list.
- My Aged Care will send you a second letter when your package is 90 days from being available. At this stage you should complete an income and means assessment.
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My Aged Care will send you a third letter to confirm that your package is available. We can assist with the application and provide any services to meet your needs!
How much does it cost to self fund the services I receive?
Clients can self fund the services they receive from Gratitude In-Home Care at anytime. When individuals do not have a government home care package, they will self fund their support services. It is also common that individuals will self fund their services while they are waiting for their governement funded home care package to become available.
The price of our services can be found here.
Contact us and we’ll answer any questions you have about your funding options or any other quiries you may have.