Many people wonder, “Can I still receive in-home care if I live in a rural or remote location?” The answer is yes! Under the former Home Care Package program, there were additional supplements to support care recipients in remote areas. This article, first published in December 2024, discusses the extra funding for in-home care in remote locations.
What is the Viability Supplement?
The Viability Supplement was designed to help cover the costs of accessing support services in rural and remote areas under Home Care Packages. If you qualified, Services Australia paid this supplement automatically, making in-home care more affordable, no matter where you lived.
From 2017, eligibility for this supplement was based on the Modified Monash Model (MMM), a classification system that ranks locations to determine eligibility for this additional support. If a care recipient moved, their eligibility was recalculated based on the new location.
Is the Viability Supplement available under Support at Home?
When this article was written in December 2024, ahead of the Support at Home Program, the Government had said the Viability Supplement would not be available under Support at Home. Instead, the Community Grants Hub would provide financial assistance to help eligible care recipients stay independent at home, including a two-year supplementary grant.
The eligibility criteria announced for the thin market grant included:
- Evidence that costs will exceed income for delivering Support at Home services in remote areas
- The capability and capacity of providers to assist care recipients
- The benefit to the community
Does Trilogy Care support care recipients in remote areas?
As a national provider of Support at Home, Trilogy Care is committed to supporting care recipients across Australia, including those in rural and remote locations. Our team works closely with you to ensure you receive the care services suited to your unique needs, wherever you are. We also develop care plans that consider the specific challenges and logistics of living remotely.
Additionally, Trilogy Care is dedicated to enhancing regional aged care through our Community Managed Partners program. This initiative addresses the unique aged care and workforce challenges in regional Australian towns and shires, ensuring residents receive better value care and can remain in their homes longer. Our first partner, Bell Cares, exemplifies the success of this collaborative approach. To learn more about our Community Managed Partners and see who we collaborate with, visit our Community Partners page.
See how Trilogy Care can assist you
Whether you’re in the city, rural, or remote areas, Trilogy Care is here to support your independence and quality of life at home. Our self-managed options allow you to stay empowered, even when accessing care from afar. To learn more about how we can support you, give our friendly team a call on 1300 459 190 or contact us via our website.
