Home / In retirement / Aged care / Aged care: Guide to self-managing home care

Aged care: Guide to self-managing home care

An 11.9% increase in Government Home Care Package subsidies from 1 July 2023 will go some way to compensate for the 15% wage increase for aged care workers announced in the 2023 Federal Budget. Even so, many providers have increased their charge out rates to cover the shortfall.

For existing Home Care Package recipients, the number of care hours per week will remain at about the same level or possibly less.

The increasingly popular option of self-managing a Home Care Package can often help people stretch their care hours and with people of their choosing.

Depending on a person’s care needs, government help at home can also come from a cheaper but possibly less reliable source – the Commonwealth Home Support Program.


Need to know: The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) is an entry-level program designed to provide one or two services to frail older people who need only a small amount of assistance or support. Enough to enable them to maintain their independence, continue living safely in their homes and participate in their communities.


About the author

Related topics,

IMPORTANT: All information on SuperGuide is general in nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether any information on SuperGuide is appropriate to you before acting on it. If SuperGuide refers to a financial product you should obtain the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) or seek personal financial advice before making any investment decisions. Comments provided by readers that may include information relating to tax, superannuation or other rules cannot be relied upon as advice. SuperGuide does not verify the information provided within comments from readers. Learn more

© Copyright SuperGuide 2008-25. Copyright for this guide belongs to SuperGuide Pty Ltd, and cannot be reproduced without express and specific consent. Learn more

Leave a Reply