- Health professionals
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Can include dentists, dietitians, exercise therapists, medical practitioners, nutritionists, occupational therapists, opticians, podiatrists, physiotherapists and speech therapists.
- High care nursing homes
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A nursing home is a residential aged care facility offering high level care for people who require a lot of assistance with activities of daily living such as feeding, dressing, cleaning and mobility. Previously known as 'nursing home care', High care is provided for ACAT assessed people who require almost complete assistance with most daily living activities. It includes accommodation, meals, laundry, room cleaning and personal care. Nursing staff at the aged care home manage the medical needs.
- Home and Community Care (HACC) funded service
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The Home and Community Care (HACC) program provides home care services to residents living in Western Australia only. All other states have transitioned to CHSP.
- Home care packages (HCP) level 1
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Funded by the Australian Government, Home Care Packages Level 1 support people with basic care needs. They are individually planned and coordinated to help older people to remain living in their own homes. Included is the Dementia Supplement for people with dementia and the Veterans’ Supplement for veterans with an accepted mental health condition.
- Home care packages (HCP) level 2
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Funded by the Australian Government, Home Care Packages Level 2 support people with low care needs. They are individually planned and coordinated to help older people to remain living in their own homes. Included is the Dementia Supplement for people with dementia and the Veterans’ Supplement for veterans with an accepted mental health condition.
- Home care packages (HCP) level 3
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Funded by the Australian Government, Home Care Packages Level 3 support people with intermediate care needs. They are individually planned and coordinated to help older people to remain living in their own homes. Included is the Dementia Supplement for people with dementia and the Veterans’ Supplement for veterans with an accepted mental health condition.
- Home care packages (HCP) level 4
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Funded by the Australian Government, Home Care Packages Level 4 support people with high care needs. They are individually planned and coordinated to help older people to remain living in their own homes. Included is the Dementia Supplement for people with dementia and the Veterans’ Supplement for veterans with an accepted mental health condition.
- Home Care Packages (HCP) levels 1 - 4
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The Australian Government funds four levels of Home Care Packages. All care packages are individually planned and coordinated to help older people remain in their own homes. Each level includes the dementia and cognition supplement for people with dementia and the Veterans’ Supplement for veterans with an accepted mental health condition. The Home Care Packages are divided into multiple levels: Level 1 supports people with basic care needs, Level 2 supports people with low care needs, Level 3 supports people with intermediate care needs, and Level 4 supports people with high-care needs. Services can include assistance with daily personal care, nursing, food preparation, cleaning, garden maintenance and transport. Eligible Australians who receive approval for Home Care Packages may be asked to contribute, depending on their financial situation. This includes a basic daily fee, an income-tested fee and an extra fee for services that are not included.
- Housing linked
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Specifically for clients classified as homeless or in danger of becoming homeless.
