Linked to Life is a government-approved Home Care Package Provider.

We have over 25 years of aged care experience across the Coffs Coast.

We are committed to providing individually tailored care and support packages designed to enhance your lifestyle, and meet your needs and goals for independent living at home.

We understand that being able to remain in your own home, and live the life you want, is important to you, so getting the right support is vital.

Our professional staff will work with you to determine the type of care and services that will help you live life your way.

Call us on 02 6651 7365 to find out more.

HOW CAN I ACCESS A HOME CARE PACKAGE

If you or your family are feeling they need a little support to keep a loved one living at home as they get older, then you could be eligible for a Home Care Package.

You will need an aged care assessment (ACAT assessment) to access most Government-subsidised care including Home Care Packages.

This a free assessment that usually happens in your home and involves a team of healthcare professionals coming and speaking with you and your family about what areas of home life you might need support with.

Our team will also assess your level of need. There are four levels of Home Care Packages:

• • • Level 1 – Basic Care needs
    • Level 2 – Low-level care needs
    • Level 3 – intermediate care needs
    • Level 4 – high-level care needs

Linked to Life offers all four levels of Home Care Packages.

If you want help organising your assessment, feel free to call our office on 02 6651 7365 and we can assist you.

Or you can call My Aged Care Direct on 1800 200 422, or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au

WHAT CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE:

At Linked to Life we respect your individuality.

You choose what care and support best suits not only your physical needs, but your lifestyle and overall wellbeing. Some of the services we can provide include:

• • • Personal Care
    • Transport
    • Housekeeping
    • Home and Garden maintenance
    • Social support
    • Assistance with meals
    • Clinical and nursing services
    • Therapy services
    • Respite

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?

Daily Care Fee:

If you are on a full Government pension, most of your Home Care Package will be subsidised by the Government, but you may need to pay a care fee toward your package if the level of care and supports you require exceeds the value of the Government subsidy paid to you. Any care fee will be negotiated and agreed to by you.

Income-Tested Care Fee:

Based on the outcome of your Services Australia income and assets test, the Government may impose an income-tested fee that will reduce the amount of government subsidy paid to you.

If you are required to pay an income-tested care fee, Services Australia will send you a letter advising of the daily amount you will need to pay. Your Coordinator will discuss payment options with you at the initial in-home assessment.

Any contributions/fees you pay add to the value of your home care package, increasing the overall income you have available to you for your care and services. Any unspent care or income-tested care fees paid by you will be refunded to you if you leave the package.

There are special circumstances where these fees can be negotiated if you are experiencing financial hardship. You can read more about home care fees on the My Aged Care website – www.myagedcare.gov.au

 

WHY CHOOSE LINKED TO LIFE AS YOUR PREFERRED HOME CARE PACKAGE PROVIDER?            

Linked to Life has made managing and coordinating your home care both simple, flexible, and personal. We pride ourselves on our:

• • Great Customer Service – friendly, welcoming, professional, and always here when you need us;
  • Personalised service – we take a personal approach to service by getting to know you and what’s important to you;
  • Strong local presence – we have operated in the local community for over 25 years, and we are always only a phone call away;
  • Quality of Care – we meet all National Home Care Quality Care standards, and all our team are fully qualified and experienced;
  • Range of services – we can assist you to gain access to a higher level Home Care Package when you need it, and will continue to support you as your needs increase;
  • Cultural sensitivity – we have experience in providing culturally appropriate care and support to people from diverse cultural backgrounds, in particular aged people from the local Punjabi community;