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How It Works
The care sector in Australia is one of the best in the world; however it can be very confusing for people who are trying to explore their options. We’ve tried to make it a little easier…
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Over 65
If you are over 65, you apply for government subsidies through My Aged Care. You can contact My Aged Care by phone or online to request an assessment by one of the My Aged Care team.
There are two types of assessments:
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RAS ASSESSMENT
Commonwealth Home Support Program
"I have low-care needs and just need a little extra support in my home"
This assessment identifies the type and frequency of subsidised in-home and respite care services you are entitled to through the COMMONWEALTH HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM (CHSP).
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Apply for an assessment through My Aged Care
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A RAS assessor visits your home to determine the level of support you need
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The RAS assessor determines, often on-the-spot, the type of services that will be subsidised
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RAS forwards a referral to a funded organisation OR the client is given a referral code to contact a service provider of their choice.
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RangeCare can deliver your service requests
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CLIENT CAN BEGIN RECEIVING SERVICES, OR IS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST FOR FUNDING AVAILABILITY
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If you are waiting for funding availability, you may like to consider a private, fee-for-service arrangement.
ACAT ASSESSMENT
Commonwealth Home Care Packages
"I need a more coordinated approach to my care"
This assessment identifies whether you are suitable for a HOME CARE PACKAGES and which level of package best suits your needs. People with a Home Care Package are assigned a dedicated case manager to oversee and manage their care.
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Apply for an assessment through My Aged Care
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An ACAT assessor visits your home to determine the level of support you need
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A home care package is approved (levels 1-4)
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You are placed on the national wait list while you wait to be assigned a package
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Once a package has been assigned by My Aged Care, the client can choose a service provider
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RANGECARE CAN DELIVER YOUR HOME CARE PACKAGE
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While waiting for your package to be assigned, you may like to consider taking advantage of RangeCare’s private, fee-for-service options.
Under 65
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RangeCare is a registered provider and delivers support or a product to a participant of the NDIS. Registered providers of support have met requirements regarding qualifications, approvals, experience and capacity for the approved supports.
RangeCare is currently a registered provider of:
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Community Nursing Care
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Household Tasks
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Innovative Community Participation
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Assist travel/transport.
​There are currently 3 ways to access support and services if you are under 65. This includes:
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You can apply for support through the Qld Community Support Scheme (QCSS) if you are under 65 (or under 50 years of age if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander). If eligible you can then say that you would like RangeCare to be your provider.
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You can apply for the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme. The National Disability Insurance Scheme can provide eligible Australians under the age of 65 who have a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need to enjoy an ordinary life. Visit the official NDIS website for more information - https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible If eligible you can then say that you would like Rangecare to be your provider.
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Another option is if you are under 65 years of age you can purchase Rangecare services privately. Click here to view RangeCare's private and price list.
The NDIS have published a price list which is a summary of NDIS price limits and the associated pricing arrangements. The price list is valid from 1 July each year and lasts for 12 months.
The cost of supports provided by RangeCare to NDIS participants is as per the NDIS Price Guide.
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Private, Fee for Service Support
RangeCare's full suite of services can be offered by private arrangement. This means that if you would prefer to avoid government assessments, or if you need in-home care while you await the outcome of your government assessment, you can still take advantage of our quality in-home and respite care services…no waiting required.
Private, fee-for-service support is available to anyone in the community, including people who are:
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undergoing medical treatment and during recovery
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adjusting to a new way of living as a result of injury or surgery
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requiring assistance after childbirth or other significant life event.
To ensure that we can provide you with the best possible care, we will always commence with a comprehensive care assessment so that we can fully understand your care needs. This will also help us to best match a support worker to your personal circumstances.
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Useful Resources
The Australian Government’s My Aged Care phone line and website can give you information and help you access aged care services to support you.
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Call: 1800 200 422
Mon-Fri 8.00am to 8.00pm
Sat 10.00am to 2.00pm
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Commonwealth Home Support Program
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/help-home/commonwealth-home-support-programme
Commonwealth Home Care Packages
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/help-home/home-care-packages
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NDIS Website​
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NDIS Eligibility Information
https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible
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NDIS Price Guides
https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/price-guides-and-pricing
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National Disability Insurance Scheme
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Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)​
Contact the QCSS Access Point on 1800 600 300 or QCSSaccesspoint@ozcare.org.au.
Online client registration https://www.serviceavailabilityregister.com.au
Our Price Lists
Over 65
If you are over 65 years of age, you may be eligible to receive government subsidies to help you pay for in-home, respite and social support services.
​You can receive support through the Commonwealth Home Support Program or by being assigned a Home Care Package.
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Click here to view our Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Price List
Click here to view our Home Care Packages Price List.
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Under 65
​RangeCare is a registered provider and delivers a support or a product to a participant of the NDIS. Registered providers of supports have met requirements regarding qualifications, approvals, experience and capacity for the approved supports.
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Private Services
​If you want to avoid government assessments, or you need immediate support in your home, RangeCare's private, fee-for-service support may be for you.
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