Self-funded aged care means individuals or families pay for their own care and support services without relying on government programs such as the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or Support at Home (SaH).
Self-funded aged care offers a straightforward and flexible way to access high-quality aged care services in occasions:
· Require urgent care and support
· Your regular support worker needs some respite
· You are recovering from illness or need additional help following a hospital stay
· You are waiting for government funding approval, but need care immediately
· You need additional services beyond what has been approved by the government-funded programs.
Self-funded aged care offers a straightforward and flexible way to access high-quality aged care services in occasions:
Collective Care Companions values the rich diversity within our community and emphasises the importance of multicultural support in aged care services. We are dedicated to providing personalised home care options that honour each person’s cultural background, values, and preferences.
Whether it’s respecting dietary choices, language needs, or traditions, we ensure everyone feels comfortable, respected, and truly understood. Our caring team is specially trained to deliver culturally sensitive care, helping families stay connected to their heritage while enjoying warm, high-quality support right at home.
| Shift | Hourly Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Daytime | $72.60 | Between 6 am and 8 pm |
| Weekday Evening | $77.80 | Where support finishes after 8 pm and before midnight |
| Weekday Active Overnight | $79.50 | Where support finishes after 12 am or starts before 6 am |
| Night Time Sleepover | $299.00 | An 8-hour overnight period during which the staff member may sleep when not required to work. Includes up to 2 hours of active support within the 8-hour period. Additional active support is billed at the active overnight hourly rate. At least four hours of active care must be provided before and/or after the sleepover period. |
| Saturday | $99.70 | All day and night |
| Sunday | $129.80 | All day and night |
| Public Holidays | $158.75 | All day and night |
| Shift | Hourly Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | $138.70 | All day and night |
| Saturday | $179.50 | All day and night |
| Sunday | $209.00 | All day and night |
| Public Holidays | $235.70 | All day and night |
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Transport | $1.20 per km |
| Gardening Services | $75 per hour |
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Live in Care – Weekdays | $850 per day |
| Live in Care – Weekends | $945 per day |
| Live in Care – Public Holidays | $1,200 per day |
values, and preferences. Whether it’s respecting dietary choices, language needs, or traditions, we ensure everyone feels comfortable, respected, and truly understood. Our caring team is specially trained to deliver culturally sensitive care, helping families stay connected to their heritage while enjoying warm, high-quality support right at home.
