Waiting for your
home care
package

If you need care right away, you still have a few options to consider such as privately funded home care.

Depending on availability in your region, we may be able to support you with interim services through the Government’s Commonwealth Home Support Program or another interim or transitional program. We can even guide you through the option of private services to bridge the gap while you wait. Just call us and we’ll talk you through it, because helping people is what we do every day.

Your wait time depends on a number of factors, such as when and where funding has been released by the Australian Government.

Once approved for a Home Care Package the wait time depends on a number of factors, such as the date of your ACAT assessment or when and where funding has been released by The Australian Government. 

We know there is no magic formula to help you ‘jump the queue’ with My Aged Care, however being prepared, understanding the process and working with a knowledgeable partner like myHomecare will ensure whatever your immediate need, you will feel well informed to make the right decision. A general wait time for a government funded home care packages is:

• Level 1 – 3-6 months
• Level 2 – 12+ months
• Level 3 12+ months
• Level 4 12+ months

You can build your services with a detailed myHomecare care plan.

Depending on your level of government funded home care or if you choose to fund this privately, there are a number of services available to you or your loved ones to remain independent at home.

myHomecare was created to provide an easy way to navigate and access the services and support you and your loved ones need to remain independent and stay at home.

If you’re starting to think about the services you may need, we have a full range of services available at our Help At Home page.