Support at Home funding helps older Australians stay independent and support at home for longer.
Depending on your assessed level of care, you’ll receive funding that can be used towards approved home care services and supports that align with your care plan and individual needs.
Not sure if you’re eligible for Support at Home? Click here.
Would you like a refresher on Support at Home funding levels and eligibility? Click here.
Your funding needs to support the goals and care needs identified during your My Aged Care (MAC) assessment and outlined in your care plan with your provider.
You can use your package budget to access a range of care options and services including, but not limited to:
Personal Care
Brightwater at Home’s personal services include hair care and shaving, make-up and beauty, getting dressed, oral health, continence management and showering. As feeling and looking your best will never go out of style.
Physio, podiatry and other allied health
Improve your mobility, strength and confidence at home. The Brightwater allied health team includes a wide range of health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, reflexologists, dietitians, social workers, speech pathologists, music therapists and therapy assistants. Our allied health team is trained to identify potential health concerns early and can recommend interventions to help support your health and independence.
Nursing
In collaboration with your GP, the Brightwater at Home nursing team can provide the medical care you need. Our clinical services include assessments, wound care, medication management, continence and catheter care, and chronic disease management.
Transport
Your support worker can accompany you to appointments and social events with their own transport. We can arrange to drop you off or pick you up from somewhere, including the hospital. And if you want to get out and about on your own, we can even arrange taxi vouchers.
Aids and equipment
We can assist with the rental or purchase of mobility equipment, postural care products, and other aids. This includes pressure mattresses, walking frames, wheelchairs, arthritis cutlery and much more.
For a full list of services offered by Brightwater at Home, click here.
Support at Home funding is designed to support services that help improve and maintain your health, safety and independence at home.
Some everyday expenses and lifestyle costs are not covered under the program.
Read our guide to what is and isn’t covered under Support at Home here.
Need help understanding your funding?
If you’re unsure whether a service may be included under Support at Home, speak to our friendly team and they'll be happy to chat through options.
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