My Aged Care | Australian Government

Care management

Care management is a service that comes as a part of receiving ongoing care through the Support at Home program. A care partner, through your provider, ensures that you receive appropriate care for your preferences, culture, and needs, including end-of-life care. They help with care planning, coordinating, reviewing, and monitoring of your services. They will also help you to understand and access the care and services you receive.

This service includes:

  • home support care management. 

This service does not include:

  • the administrative costs funded through prices on services, such as account management, billing, and claiming. 

How it could help

  • Managing your ongoing care
  • Planning, coordinating, monitoring and reviewing your services
  • Advocacy
  • Education and support, to help you understand the care you’re receiving and why 

How can I access this service?

This service will be provided to all older people accessing ongoing services through the Support at Home program. Your aged care assessor determines your eligibility to access this program. 

Support at Home program

Designed for those with more complex and intensive care needs. It provides ongoing access to services, assistive technology and home modifications to help you stay living independently at home for longer.

How this service is helping others

As Judy’s dementia developed, support and changes around the house helped

When Judy’s dementia was first diagnosed, her symptoms were mild. But over the years, her short-term memory declined. So her husband called My Aged to find out what support might be available.
  • Equipment and products
  • Care management
  • Domestic assistance
  • Social support and community engagement
  • Transport

Faye received support to help with swallowing

Faye's care worker Justin noticed that she seemed to be having trouble eating and suggested it might be a good idea to get some advice. Faye spoke to her care partner, Lauren, who helped her access additional services.
  • Allied health and therapy
  • Care management
  • Domestic assistance
  • Meals
  • Nutrition

Seo-Yeon found herself in good hands with care partner, Nari

When Seo-Yeon was approved for the Support at Home program, she searched for a provider that could provide the services she needed, including workers that spoke Korean and knew her culture.
  • Care management
Find out if there are providers in your area who offer these services

How do I get assessed for services?

An aged care assessment determines whether you are approved to access services. Using our online tool, you can check if you meet the requirements for an assessment before you apply for one.