Aged Care Insights and Advice
Aged Care Insights
Stay up to date with all the latest Aged Care and Home Care Services and Resources from Catholic Homes and beyond.
New Tools to Help You Understand Aged Care Costs
Understanding the costs of aged care can often feel overwhelming, but new resources are now available to help make things clearer for older Australians and their families. To support the transition to the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program, two online fee estimators have been launched: Support at Home Fee Estimator Aged Care Home
What Support at Home Means for You
The Australian Government will introduce the Support at Home program on 1 July 2025, a major change in how aged care is delivered nationwide. This new program will replace the Home Care Package (HCP) program. While the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) will remain in place, it is expected to transition to Support at Home
5 Things You Need to Know About Changes to the Home Care Package System
From 1 July 2025, the Home Care Package system will change as part of the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program. These changes are designed to: Simplify the system Reduce waiting times, and Ensure funding is used more effectively to support older Australians to continue to live independently at home. If you’re currently receiving
When is it Time for Extra Care? Understanding the Signs and Starting the Conversation
We all want to stay independent for as long as possible. But sometimes, whether for ourselves or someone we love, we must recognise when it’s time to ask for a helping hand. At Catholic Homes, we see this journey every day, and we’re here to help you navigate it with compassion and understanding. Let’s Talk
How to Change Your Home Care Service Provider to Catholic Homes
As a Christian, not-for-profit aged care organisation, we specialise in providing home and community care services across the Perth metropolitan area and regional Western Australia, including the South West and Wheatbelt. We understand that changing your home care provider is an important decision, especially with the upcoming changes to home care services in 2025. Here’s
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Out and About – News from our residences
Out and About is our monthly newsletter with highlights of our Care with Purpose approach. You are invited to read more about our unique model of care.
