Your Home Care Package is based on your needs and your health. 

If eligible you may receive government funding to support the cost of your home care. 

You may also be required to make a financial contribution towards your Home Care Package by paying either: 

• A Basic Care Fee or 
• An Income Tested Fee 

1. Income Tested Fee 

This fee is payable if your income exceeds a government determined threshold. 

2. Government Funding 

This is the amount paid toward your package by the government and is determined by your assessed care needs. 

Find out if you’re eligible for the Government Funded Home Care Package. Garden Village can help walk you through the process. 

We encourage you to research the services offered by providers and the costs associated with each service. Home Care Fees can be viewed online

Home Care can be delivered to you via a Government funded Home Care Package (HCP) or a Privately Funded package or a combination of both.

This is a subsidised service and eligibility depends on your individual circumstances. There are four different levels of Home Care packages, the level that is right for you will be determined by your My Aged Care Assessment. Find out if you’re eligible for the Government Funded Home Care Package. 

Classification 1 For people with basic care needs who require minimal assistance to remain living safely and independently at home. Suitable for light help with everyday tasks and occasional support.

Classification 2 For those needing a small but regular level of support, such as help with personal care, household tasks, or transport to appointments a few times a week.

Classification 3 For people with low-to-moderate care needs who benefit from consistent weekly support across a range of services including domestic assistance and social connection.

Classification 4 For those with moderate care needs requiring more frequent visits and a combination of personal care, allied health, and independence support.

Classification 5 For people with moderate-to-high needs who require regular, coordinated support across multiple service types, including some clinical or nursing care.

Classification 6 For those with higher and more complex care needs, requiring frequent visits from a range of care professionals and ongoing clinical support.

Classification 7 For people with high and complex needs who require intensive daily support, including significant nursing or allied health input to remain safely at home.

Classification 8 For those with the highest level of care needs, requiring comprehensive, daily, multi-disciplinary support equivalent to what might otherwise require residential aged care.

Pay for the services you need and work with your chosen provider to design the package that suits you. 

You have flexibility to increase or decrease services as your needs change. No government subsidy is paid for a private package, the cost of the service is paid by you direct to your provider.