Aged Care - Home Care Packages

Home Care Packages (HCP) are personalised programs designed to help seniors live happier and healthier lives at home.

If you’re over 65, or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over 50, you could be eligible. Funded by the Australian Government, Home Care Packages available in four levels. If you’re approved for a Home Care Package, much of the cost will be covered by your funding.

The government will pay these funds into your package for you to use as you like.

Package Level	Level of care needs
Level 1	Basic care needs – worth approximately $9,000 a year
Level 2	Low-level care needs – worth approximately $15,750 a year
Level 3	Intermediate care needs – worth approximately $34,250 a year
Level 4	High-level care needs – worth approximately $52,000 a year

You will also need to contribute to the cost through:

Basic Daily Fee	Income Tested Fee	Care Management Fee	Package Management Fee
This fee is determined by the government, and is 17.5% of the single Age Pension. Depending on your financial situation, this fee is negotiable or can be waived.	Also determined by the government, you may be required to contribute more depending on your income	This fee helps us cover necessities like your Coordinator, care planning, assessments, scheduling and more	This fee helps us cover the cost of administration, and is charged according to your package level

Services

The beauty of a Home Care Package is that it’s all up to you!
Depending on the package you’re allocated, you can pick and choose the services that suit you and your budget. Once you come on board with Manjimup Home & Community Care you’ll be introduced to your very own Coordinator. Your coordinator will get to know you and your goals, and will help you make the most out of your funding. Whether you’re focused on improving your home, health or happiness, our range of services covers all the essentials – plus a few more you might not have thought of!

Day Clubs and Activities
We run a range of clubs and activities at the Wellness & Respite Community Centre offering your loved one:

Quiz & crafting days
Guest speakers
New skills to learn
International lunches
Dementia specific club
Community outings

Dementia Care
Family carers can enjoy a short break, confident in the knowledge that their loved one is enjoying a wonderful time with caring, staff and friends, enjoying:

Activities
Time with friends
Wellbeing time

Domestic Assistance
We're here to help you around the house. Whatever the task, we have a skilled team who are up to the job:

House cleaning
Mopping
Bed making
Vacuuming
Sweeping
Laundry

Home and Garden Maintenance
Our outdoors team will assist you or your loved one in maintaining the house and garden. We offer:

Weeding
Mowing
Pruning
Planting
Irrigation setup
Composting setup

Meals on Wheels
Our meals on wheels service make it possible for you or your loved one to stay home and relax. Let us come to you, offering:

2 - 3 courses (entree, main, dessert)
Friendly volunteers
Hot, delicious & nutritious meals
Delivered to your door

Palliative Care
We work with you, your loved ones and your palliative care team to plan your end of life journey and provide assistance, support and holistic care. We offer:

Family and loved one support
Coping assistance
End of life care at home

Personal Care
Personal care is a sensitive topic, which is why we offer bespoke services that are specific to you or your loved one's needs. These services include:

Oral health
Hair care
Shaving
Nursing
Make-up & beauty
Showering & dressing
Continence management

Respite
Our respite services are there so carers can take a breather whenever they need.

In-home options
Eight bed respite house
Short & medium-term stays
Trained staff
Access to activities

Social Support
Our team are always on hand to help you or your loved one stay socially connected in the way that is important. We do this by engaging in the things you or your loved one enjoy: