Exploring your home care funding options.
If you are just starting to look into your options for some help at home, it is likely you’ll have a lot of questions.
The most common question we get asked is “Am I eligible for government-subsidised home care services”. The Australian Government heavily subsidises the cost of home care for pensioners. Determined through a phone and face-to-face assessment, you may be eligible for funding through one of two government initiatives, or you can also access home care services by paying privately.
The first step is to check if you meet the requirements for an assessment. To qualify for an assessment you must meet the government criteria, including:
- How much assistance you need with everyday tasks
- That you are 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)
You may be eligible for government-funded home care if you have:
- Noticed a change in what you can do or a reduction in your current health
- Been diagnosed with a medical condition or cognitive diagnosis
- Experienced a change in family care arrangements, or
- Experienced a recent fall, hospital admission or reduced mobility.
How to get started
If you think you might be eligible for government-subsidised home care, we can help you get started. If you are not eligible, or would like to start services straight away, you also have the option to pay for your home care services privately.
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Why you can trust Brightwater
Holistic approach to health
We have an in-house team of health professionals, that includes nurses, physios, OTs and more - who work together to ensure you receive the best quality care.
Not-for-profit since 1901
For over 100 years, we’ve been there for West Australians from all walks of life. With humble beginnings in Subiaco, today we provide services all across Perth.
Responsibility for research
We are the only WA home care provider with a dedicated Research Centre – a hub of discovery and innovation, collaborating with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives of our clients.
Dementia specialists
We were selected in 2018 to run the Australian pilot Specialist Dementia Care Unit, accommodating clients who would otherwise require care in a hospital setting and our learning will influence the whole industry in the coming years.