Home Care Packages (HCP) levels 1 - 4

The Australian Government funds four levels of Home Care Packages. All care packages are individually planned and coordinated to help older people remain in their own homes. Each level includes the dementia and cognition supplement for people with dementia and the Veterans’ Supplement for veterans with an accepted mental health condition. The Home Care Packages are divided into multiple levels: Level 1 supports people with basic care needs, Level 2 supports people with low care needs, Level 3 supports people with intermediate care needs, and Level 4 supports people with high-care needs. Services can include assistance with daily personal care, nursing, food preparation, cleaning, garden maintenance and transport. Eligible Australians who receive approval for Home Care Packages may be asked to contribute, depending on their financial situation. This includes a basic daily fee, an income-tested fee and an extra fee for services that are not included.