The home care packages program supports older people with complex care needs to live independently in their own homes.

What we do

The Home Care Package program provides tailor made supports to assist the older person to live at home.  A Case Manager completes an assessment with you and then develops a goal directed care plan. Services can be provided to assist you to meet your goals. Some services that may be provided include:

• Help with household tasks
• Equipment (such as walking frames)
• Minor home modifications
• Personal care
• Clinical care such as nursing, allied health and physiotherapy services.

How you access

To find out if your eligible please call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. You will be referred for a comprehensive assessment by the Aged Care Assessment Service. If you have been approved for a Home Care Package you receive a referral code in writing (via letter) once the package has been assigned. The referral code is used by South Gippsland Hospital Home Care Packages to provide your services.

Who can use our service?

Anyone aged 65 years and over (or 50 years and over if identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) who has been assessed by My Aged Care and has a referral code for a Home Care Package. Currently South Gippsland Hospital does have a waiting list for entry into this program.

Are there any fees?

An income assessment will need to be completed by Services Australia for self-funded retirees. The relevant form is called the SA456. Pensioners and part pensioners can request a pre commencement Home Care Package letter from Services Australia by contacting 1800 227 457.

South Gippsland Hospital Home Care Packages charges a care management fee of 20% and package management fee of 15% of the current Home Care Package government subsidy.

Home Care Package Fee Schedule

Who do I contact?

Contact Community Care reception on PH: 5683 9780 or Email: sgh.chcrecption@sghs.com.au