Self-managed
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Self-managed home care refers to a model of home care where individuals take control of their own care services. This approach allows for greater flexibility, personalisation, and autonomy in self-managing one’s care. Key features include:

1. Choice and control: Individuals have the freedom to select their care providers and the types of services they receive, tailoring care to their specific needs and preferences.

2. Budget management: Clients manage their allocated care budgets, deciding how funds are spent on various services and supports.

3. Personalised care plans: Care plans are customised to meet the unique needs and goals of the individual, ensuring that care is aligned with their lifestyle and preferences.

4. Direct communication: Individuals have direct communication with their care providers, fostering better relationships and more responsive care.

5. Flexibility: Self-managed care offers the flexibility to adjust services as needs change, providing a dynamic and responsive care experience.

6. Empowerment: By taking an active role in managing their care, individuals gain a sense of empowerment and independence, enhancing their overall well-being.

Self-managing your Home Care Package is particularly beneficial for those who want to maintain a high level of independence and have the capacity to oversee their care arrangements.

Self-managed Home Care Packages may also be called self-managed aged care packages.

Home Care Package level 1

Home Care Package level 1 is designed for people who are capable and confident in undertaking most day-to-day tasks without assistance. Additional supports, delivered once or twice a week, might include:

• Help with bathing or support to manage medication 

• Some domestic assistance such as cleaning, gardening or home maintenance

• Meal preparation 

• Transport

• Social support 

Home Care Package level 2

Suitable for someone with relatively low care needs who may need to be visited three or four times a week. Supports might include those available at Level 1, with the addition of: 

• Hire of basic care equipment such as walking frames

• Basic nursing care 

Home Care Package level 3 

For Australians with intermediate care needs who, typically, require visits on most days of the week to deliver support for many day-to-day tasks. Services might include those available at Levels 1 and 2, with the addition of:

 • Nursing care 

• Allied health support

 • Support with managing memory and behavioural changes

 Home Care Package level 4 

Older Australians with high care needs will typically require daily visits. Level 4 caters to complex needs, including changes to memory and behaviour and includes daily assistance with social, physical and medical tasks. Services might include those available at levels 1, 2 and 3, with the addition of:

 • High-level nursing care 

• Hire complex care equipment

 • Specialised support

Home Care Package providers manage subsidies for aged care services on your behalf. Their level of responsibility for delivering your services and managing payments will depend on your choice of provider. 

Trilogy Care is a self-managed aged care package provider, connecting you to self-managed aged care services.

Trilogy Care offer two self-management service options: 

Self Managed

Care services for 15% of your Home Care Package

• Choose your own care workers
• Dedicated care partner
• Your care plan
• Your care budget
• Supplements included
• No more fees or charges.

Self Managed PLUS

Care coordination and care services for 26%of your Home Care Package

• Care coordination support
• Choose your own care workers
• Dedicated care partner
• Your care plan
• Your care budget
• Supplements included
• No more fees or charges.

All Home Care Packages need an assigned care manager, registered to an approved provider, to administer the government subsidy. Each provider is different, offering different types of services and/or care. It’s up to you to choose the provider that best fits with your needs and the level of control you want over your budget and who delivers your services.