New Home Care Package prices and time frames to receive you Home Care Package for 2024.
The government contribution to Home Care Packages, changes on 1 July every year; these figures are up to date as at 1 July 2024.
When you get a Home Care Package, you’re allocated a budget to cover the services you require. This budget varies based on your level of care and includes contributions from both yourself and the government.
The new annual funding amounts and approximate wait times are as follows;
| Package Level | Approximate wait time | Annual funding Amount |
| Level 1 – Basic Care Needs | Less than 1 month | $10,588.65 |
| Level 2 – Low Care Needs | 3 – 6 months | $18,622.30 |
| Level 3 – Intermediate Care Needs | 9 – 12 months | $40,529.60 |
| Level 4 – High Care Needs | 9 – 12 months | $61,440.45 |
If you have been approved for a Home Care Package, and would like to find out when you will be receiving it, contact My Aged Care on 1800 078 688 or visit: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/
As everyone’s care needs are different, there are four levels of Home Care Packages with different funding amounts. These cover Basic Support Needs through to High Care Needs.
The government contribution is paid directly to the Home Care Provider you choose. You work in partnership with the provider to determine the care and services you need. You choose a service provider that is right for you and meets your needs.
If and when your needs change, contact My Aged Care and ask them if they can re-assess you.
If you find the system confusing, please download or read one of our Aged Care Made Easy Booklets as we have simplified the information for you.