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Healthstin delivers personalised Allied Health support for people with complex care needs to help you stay independent and safe
Healthstin delivers personalised Allied Health services under the Home Care Package (HCP) programme. We design in-depth care plans that grow with you
– providing Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, and in-home treatments that support your mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing.
Already receiving CHSP support? We can help you transition to HCP as your
needs change, offering continuity of care with a provider who knows your
goals and values.
A Home Care Package (HCP) is a government-funded programme that provides coordinated, ongoing support to help older Australians live safely and independently at home. Based on a consumer-directed care model, HCPs give you more control over the types of care and services you receive, and who delivers them.
There are four levels of funding, with each level designed to match your care needs – from basic to high-level support. Services can range from personal care and domestic help to Allied Health, nursing, and transport.
With an HCP, you can access a wide range of services to support your daily living and health needs, including:
Eligibility for a Home Care Package depends on your care needs, which are assessed through a formal Aged Care Assessment (ACAT). You may be eligible if you are:
You may be eligible if you are:
Your income or financial situation won’t affect your eligibility, but you may be asked to complete an income assessment through Services Australia to determine if you’ll need to contribute to the cost of your care.
If you only need a small amount of support, perhaps just one or two services, you may be better suited to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) instead of a full Home Care Package. Click here to learn more about CHSP.
We’ll guide you through the entire process and help you get started quickly.
*Changes in government contributions are updated every 1 July every year. Estimated amounts are up to date as of 1 March 2025.
Home Care Packages are subsidised by the Australian Government, but you may be asked to contribute to the cost of your care depending on your financial circumstances. There are three types of potential contributions:
This is a standard fee that providers can choose to charge, but many of the best Home Package Service Providers including Healthstin do not charge this fee.
The current maximum daily amount is around $13.14 (up to date as of March 2025), depending on your package level.
This fee is determined by Services Australia after an income assessment and only applies if your income exceeds a certain threshold. It’s not required for full pensioners.
The fee is capped annually and over a lifetime, so you won’t pay more than the set maximum.
Additional care and services can be purchased out-of-pocket if the government funding and individualised budget are not enough to cover all the care outlined in a person’s care plan. For people who started on the programme before 1 July 2014, please click this link to see the table for fees.
At Healthstin, we believe in transparent, fair pricing. Our team helps you understand exactly what you’ll pay and how to maximise your funding. We’ll support you with clear planning and no hidden costs so you can focus on your wellbeing.
Already have a Home Care Package but not happy with your current provider?
Switching to Healthstin is simple:
A Level 1 Home Care Package provides up to $10,931.75 per year (up to date as of March 2025) in government funding to support older Australians with basic care needs such as help around the home, personal care, and occasional Allied Health services.
You may also be asked to contribute through:
A Level 3 Home Care Package provides up to $41,847.25 per year in government funding (up to date as of March 2025) for people with intermediate care needs. This funding covers services such as personal care, nursing, Allied Health, domestic help, and more.
Whilst the government covers most of the cost, you may be asked to contribute through:
Home Care Packages are government – funded programmes that help older Australians live safely and independently at home. They cover services that support health, mobility, daily tasks, and independence.
A Home Care Package can pay for services like:
Health and wellbeing support
Start by calling My Aged Care at 1800 200 422, or visiting myagedcare.gov.au to ask for an assessment. If you qualify, you’ll be approved for a Home Care Package that matches your care needs.
Allied health professionals can support people with a Home Care Package by reducing pain and improving their ability to manage daily activities. These services are designed to help people stay independent for as long as possible.
Yes. Many people use their Home Care Package for services that help them stay active. Exercise physiology and physiotherapy can boost strength, balance, and confidence in moving around.
Notes and Disclaimers: Supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
Although funding for this set of Allied Health Services for CHSP has been provided by the Australian Government,
the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.
Whether you’re dealing with pain, mobility issues, falls, or recovery, let us take the guesswork out. One of our experts will match you with the right service — at the right location and with the right funding — in under 10 minutes.
