Many people wonder, “Can I still receive in-home care if I live in a rural or remote location?” The answer is yes! There are even additional supplements within the Home Care Package program to support care recipients in remote areas. This article discusses how you can access extra funding to support in-home care, even in remote locations.
What is the Viability Supplement?
The Viability Supplement is designed to help cover the costs of accessing support services in rural and remote areas. If you qualify, Services Australia will automatically pay this supplement to you, making in-home care more affordable, no matter where you live.
Since 2017, eligibility for this supplement has been based on the Modified Monash Model (MMM), a classification system that ranks locations to determine eligibility for this additional support. If a care recipient moves, their eligibility will be recalculated based on the new location.
Is the Viability Supplement available under Support at Home?
Under the upcoming Support at Home Program, the Viability Supplement will not be available. Instead, the Community Grants Hub will provide financial assistance to help eligible care recipients stay independent at home. This support will include a two-year supplementary grant.
To qualify for the thin market grant, eligibility criteria include:
- 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 Home Care Packages, 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.
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.
