How to Apply for Home Care Packages

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Check your eligibility
    • Apply for an assessment with My Aged Care
    • You can do this on our website here or over the phone: Website:com.au (Phone: 0478924003)
    • If eligible, you will be booked in to have a visit from the Aged Care Assessment Team for an ACAT assessment.
  1. Have your ACAT assessment
    • An ACAT assessor will assess you at home or over the phone
    • They will determine the level of care you need and your priority level
  1. Find out your assessment outcome
    • My Aged Care will mail you an outcome letter
    • The letter will include:
      • whether you’re eligible for services
      • the services you’re eligible to receive, and
      • other supporting information
    • You will be placed in the National Priority System until a package assigned
    • The National Priority System is the way the Australian Government prioritises the allocation of Home Care Packages. It is a waitlist based on needs and circumstances of individuals, regardless of where you live.
  1. Being assigned a package and your referral code
    • When you’re assigned a package, you will receive a letter from My Aged Care with a referral code.
    • Call you preferred Home Care Package provider.
    • If you would like to use Lifecare Options, call us on 0478924003
  1. Start self-managing with Lifecare/ Trilogy Care
    • Start receiving care and services!