I Need Government Subsidised Funding

Am I Eligible?

Navigating your way through Aged Care Support can be confusing, we have put together some information we have collected over our many years’ experience to guide you:

ELIGIBILITY CHECKER

Ready to Apply

Are you ready to apply for an assessment to access government funding now?

Please use the link below to be directed to My Aged Care assessment application or call 1800 200 422

We have put together a checklist of items which you will need handy during your call to My Aged Care:

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Aged Care Assessment Application

Steps to MyAgedCare

Mind blown? We understand how confusing and stressful the process can be and that you may need some guidance.

Fear not, Sunrise Home Care have you covered!

Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to access Government- funded Home care.

Register for Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
    Step 1: Register for Assessment

        The first step is to register for an assessment with My Aged Care. You can do this by calling My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or by applying online

        Click Here to Apply
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    Step 2: Your Assessment

        RING RING: You will then receive a call from a My Aged Care assessor to schedule an appointment for your face-to-face assessment.

        During this assessment your assessor will talk to you about your care needs.


        This assessment is to ascertain what level of assistance you need to support you living independently at home.


        Home Care Packages are appointed based on the complexity of your requirements and range between level 1 and level 4, level 4 is the highest level of care, support and funding you may receive.

        Levels of Support
Your Assessment
Your Outcome
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    Step 3: Your Outcome

        You've got mail: You will receive a letter in the post following your assessment indicating which Home Care Package Level; you have been approved for.


        Waiting times for allocated funding to come through can range between 6 and 12 months, dependant on which level you have been allocated.


        If you are not eligible for a Home Care Package or whilst you are waiting for funded care Sunrise Home Care can still offer you their support and care via private Home Care.

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    Step 4: Choosing a Provider

        Once you have received a letter in the mail from My Aged Care advising you that your Home Care Package has been “Assigned” the next step is to find a home care provider who’s right for you.


        To select Sunrise Home Care as your provider to complete your Home Care services for you, you can do so by calling us or by completing a form, we will then allocate you your own dedicated Home Care Package Manager who will handle the remainder of paper work on your behalf.

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Choosing a Provider
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    Step 5: Tailor Made Care Plan

        Once you have selected Sunrise Home Care as your provider, your very own dedicated Home Care Package Manager will come to visit you in your home to spend time with you and tailor make a care plan specific to your care needs and requirements.


        You have complete control over your care plan and what care services you choose, our team are available to make recommendations and support you every step of the way.


        Sunrise Home Care’s goal is to enable you to remain in your home with dignity and respect.


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