Funding & Fees

The Butler helps families access Home Care Package (HCP) funding, ensuring tailored support for comfortable living at home. We guide you through applications and maximise your funding. For immediate care, we offer private, fee-for-service options with fully qualified, insured, and COVID-safe staff.

Important Updates on Aged Care Reforms

The aged care sector is undergoing significant reforms, to enhance the quality and accessibility of services. To keep you informed, we’re sharing key updates from the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care, including details on the new Support at Home program, launching 1 July 2025.

We understand these changes may raise questions. Rest assured, we’re here to support you through this transition. If you need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Key Updates

Government Funding
& Home Care Packages

We specialise in securing funding to improve the lives of families at home. The Australian Government provides financial support to help older Australians access affordable home care services through Home Care Packages (HCP). These services can include everything from cleaning and gardening to medication management and allied health services.

Once your funding is approved, we'll collaborate to maximise your support, ensuring you live comfortably at home and in your community.

  • A Home Care Package is government funding provided to older Australians to help cover the cost of home care services such as cleaning, gardening, medication management, and allied health support.

  • The government assesses your care needs and assigns funding based on four levels:

    Level 1: Basic Care Needs ($9,026.45 per year)

    Level 2: Low-Level Care Needs ($15,877.50 per year)

    Level 3: Intermediate Care Needs ($34,550.90 per year)

    Level 4: High-Level Care Needs ($52,377.50 per year)

  • Absolutely! We guide you through the application process, helping you understand your options and secure the funding you’re entitled to.

  • Your HCP can cover a wide range of services, including personal care, cleaning, gardening, meal preparation, medication management, and allied health support.

  • Yes! The Butler offers private, fee-for-service care to support you while you wait for your funding approval.

  • An assessment by the government determines your funding level based on your specific care needs. We’re happy to explain this process and assist you every step of the way.

  • Absolutely! We regularly review your needs and adjust your care plan to ensure you’re getting the most out of your package.

Private Care

As a Commonwealth Approved Provider, we also offer fee-for-service care for those needing immediate assistance while awaiting Government funding. With fully qualified, COVID-safe, insured, first-aid trained, and police-checked staff, you can trust The Butler for peace of mind. We provide competitive rates and can create a custom care package tailored to your needs.

  • Private care is fee-for-service support for those needing immediate assistance, especially while awaiting government funding or requiring short-term help.

  • Services include personal care, cleaning, gardening, meal preparation, transport, and companionship—customised to meet your specific needs.

  • We provide prompt support and can arrange private care as soon as it’s needed.

  • We aim to be as flexible as possible, so you can access services for as long as you need, whether it’s short-term or ongoing support.

Ready to make an enquiry?

If you’d like to learn more about how The Butler can support you or someone you care about, please don’t hesitate to reach out here.