Whether it’s helping with everyday tasks around the home like folding washing or watering plants, working with you to plan your meals, shopping for groceries and preparing your favourite food, or providing assistance with showering and dressing in the morning, we can provide support occasionally, or more regularly.
Our Support Workers are experts in their field, and are passionate about getting to learn more about what matters to you. Support workers are matched to your specific requirements and preferences.
At Just Better Care you can also access local teams of qualified enrolled and registered nurses that can attend to your needs from administering medications to other clinical supports.
The Australian Government partly funds some aged care services and programs for older people who are unable to continue living independently at home without support, such as Home Care Packages and CHSP. While the Australian Government pays for the bulk of aged care in Australia, as with most aged care services, depending on your individual circumstances, you may be asked to contribute to the cost of your care.
What is CHSP vs. Home Care Packages?
CHSP works with you to maintain your independence rather than doing things for you. You may be eligible for CHSP if you meet the following criteria:
At the time of assessment, organised via My Aged Care, you will be assessed and may receive either CHSP or a Home Care Package in the form of a subsidy for the cost of services.
Self Managed Home Care Packages
Just Better Care, a Home Care Package provider, can also provide aspects of a Home Care Package that can be self-managed by the customer if they prefer an element of Self-Management. This is referred to as a Self-Managed Home Care Package and can be arranged depending in varying formats and will depend on your circumstances. Talk to your local Just Better Care if self management is avaialble for your home care package and they will provide a format that's right for you.
Just Better Care Private offers the highest level of flexibility and control for customers and their families accessing our range of quality support services in the home and local community. You can get started straight away and avoid the waiting period for government subsidies.
What if I want to top-up my existing Home Care Package with additional hours or support services?
Alternatively, customers may choose to do both, receive government subsidies and choose to top-up your existing care plan with additional support services, or more hours of support for tasks that require additional attention.
Selected Just Better Care locations can provide a range of supports to assist with daily living.
Attendant care is usually long term and can include daytime or overnight support, depending on your needs.
Post acute support is usually for people who need temporary or short term support. Your hospital or treating team will recommend that you need help with personal care and everyday tasks such as shopping and banking after you are discharged back home.
We will then work with your treating team to make sure you get the help you need.
If you’re a senior veteran or a war widow/widower, a range of aged care services are available such as domestic assistance, personal care, respite services and more.
To receive these services, you will need to have an assessment. You may be eligible for other programs or packages if you are not eligible for the VHC Program.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Community Nursing services help eligible DVA clients receive health care and personal care services to meet clinical needs. Nursing services are provided by nursing staff. Ask your local Just Better Care office for more information about your specific circumstances.
The new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme from 1 July 2025.
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme will transition to the new program no earlier than 1 July 2027.
For more information visit
Support at Home Program website from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
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Just like Janet, all Just Better Care customers benefit from a tailored care plan that's built around YOU. Talk to your local Just Better Care office to get started with a range of support services in the home and local community
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I am proud of the difference I make every day in my role, particularly within our local Aboriginal community. This role is much more than meets the eye.
My role as a Support Worker is diverse and meaningful, I see the positive impact I have on the lives of my customers and their families.
Shortly after services with Just Better Care I had a major lifestyle change occur, which had the potential to send me into a nursing home, which is something I'm at pains to avoid, one call to the local friendly Just Better Care team and I had access supports I needed to remain safe and indepedent at home.
I don't know where I would be without my Support Workers at Just Better Care they are always looking for ways to help and they do this so pleasantly. I have never felt more supported
My Support Worker has been exceptional she has taken the time to really get to know me, she assists me in attending appointments and speaking with health practitioners. She always ensures I have a voice.
I feel extremely empowered when in her company
A cancellation fee applies in some circumstances. Wherever possible, we ask that at least 24 hours notice is given when you need to cancel your service. If you cancel within 24 hours, you may incur a cancellation fee.
If you don't feel comfortable with the people who visit you, please let the Service Coordinator know so we can arrange different support staff. If you are unhappy with any of the services you receive, let us know so we can implement changes and improvements.
Support staff are required to call coordinators when they have concerns for a customer's wellbeing or if an incident occurs. Examples of reasons when a staff member would need to contact the office include:
All Just Better Care staff are thoroughly screened (including undertaking a variety of background screenings and references). Every staff member is reliable, well-trained and trustworthy. Each staff member also carries a Just Better Care issued photo ID with their name, photo, and office contact details.
If the extra task can be completed safely and within the time allocated for the service, your staff member will be happy to assist. Some programs are restricted; please call our office if you are unsure.
Services can only go ahead if you are at home. Please let the office know if you won't be home for a service so it can be rescheduled. If you don't notify the office, you may still have to pay for the service.
We will discuss with you any services with you that fall on a public holiday. If you prefer, your service could potentially be moved to a different day; just let us know.
Yes, you will be notified of any changes to the staff who deliver your services
To apply for a Home Care Package you need to contact the Government's My Aged Care service on 1800 200 422 for assessment by the Regional Assessment Service or ACAT. If approved you will then join a waiting list for your Package to be assigned to you.
Our support services are flexible, available as a one-off, short-term or as an ongoing care arrangement and are tailored to your personal preferences and budget. If you require services immeadiately, talk to your local Just Better Care office about private or self-funded in-home care.
A Home Care Package (HCP) is designed to help you remain living independently and safely in your own home. The funding can be used to pay for support services, allied health, products and suppliers that align with your specific care needs.
Depending on your HCP level and needs, you can spend your home care package funds on the following
For more information, talk to your local Just Better Care office or visit the My Aged Care website for a thorough overview of services.
My Aged Care is a free service that provides information and support for older people and their families to navigate the Australian government's aged care system:.
My Aged Care has a range of general information about aged care services and is aimed at family members and friends caring for a person aged 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders). For more information about My Aged Care you can call them direcrtly on 1800 200 422 or speak with your local Just Better Care office.
If you’re applying for a Home Care Package, you may have to pay an income tested care fee.
To work out if you need to pay this fee, and how much it will be, you need your income and assets assessed.
To find out more about the income and means assessments go to the My Aged Care website
The first step to access government-funded aged care services is to get assessed. You can apply for an assessment online or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is Australia's first national Scheme for people with disability. It provides funding directly to individuals that they can spend with a number of providers to help them manage their support needs.
Contact your nearest Just Better Care office to get started with quality in-home support
As an ACCPA Member, Just Better Care Australia is proud to support the critical role played by ACCPA for the age services industry in caring for ageing Australians.
Just Better Care acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We also acknowledge the diversity of Australian culture and extend our support to all individuals, regardless of culture or sexuality.
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