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 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.

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

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.