Home Care Packages
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP) are funded by the Commonwealth Government to help people live independently within their own homes.
The types of home care support they provide include personal care, transport, meals, gardening and clinical care.
There are over one hundred home care providers in Western Australia, so finding the right care and provider can be challenging. It's also worth noting, the current waitlist times for receiving Commonwealth government-subsidised home care are long. As of November 2019, the waitlist times to receive care are:
Individuals and families often wait until a situation reaches crisis point, before trying to access home care. With the current waitlist times, this can turn a crisis situation into a care emergency. If you or someone you know may need some support in their home, we advise you start the process sooner rather than later.
We can work with you to help you determine the type of support you need, the best provider/s, assist with filling out paperwork and engage with relevant organisations.
Step 1. Phone consultation
A 15-minute informal, obligation-free conversation to help you determine if CareAssist is right for you and your family.
Step 2. Assessment
A meeting of up to 2 hours is held either face-to-face or via telephone/Skype to:
- Assess your needs
- Outline types of care available in Australia
- Explain aged care fees and payment structures
- Answer your initial questions
- Help determine how we can best work with you.
Step 3. Organise CHSP or a Home Care Package
We work with you to help you select the most appropriate home care, with the best provider.
Independent Social Workers with over 20 years of experience