Getting started with HomeMade
Your step-by-step guide At HomeMade, setting up your account and activating your is simple and straightforward, whether you choose our Self-Management model or our Fully Coordinated option. Below are the steps to follow when starting your journey with us and preparing for your virtual assessment. Step 1. Booking your virtual home assessment First, get in […]
Switching to HomeMade
Make the Switch for free. Take control of your, or your loved ones’, and switch to HomeMade. With self or part-management, you can build your own support team while getting more out of your funding. To make your transition as seamless as possible, we’ve provided some essential information below and outlined the key steps involved […]
How To: Respond to Clinical Recommendations
Published April 9, 2024 If you’ve received a clinical recommendation from one of our Clinical Nurses through the HomeMade platform, please follow these step-by-step instructions to respond to the recommendation. Please note that completing your response is a multi-step process. You’re required to: Acknowledge that you have received and understand the recommendation we have provided; […]
Understanding Self-Management
Published on March 28, 2024 A Home Care Package, when allocated, must have at least one care manager to administer the way your Home Care Package funds are spent. There are fully managed plans (managed by someone other than yourself) and self-managed plans (managed by you, or if you prefer, a family member or friend […]
Being Connected: A Guide for Seniors on Online Safety
In today’s digital age, the internet has become an integral part of daily life for people of all ages. However, navigating the online world can sometimes feel daunting. From cyber scams to identity theft, there are various potential risks in the digital realm. Nonetheless, everyone, including older individuals, can stay safe and secure online with […]
Choosing Your Support Workers
Self-managing your gives you the freedom and joy of handpicking your support workers. In this guide, we’ll assist you in making the right choices. If you’re unsure about negotiating rates or ensuring the quality of support matches the cost, below we provide some helpful tips in navigating these conversations. What Makes Good Support Your support […]
Staying independent
Most people don’t think about aged care until they need to. But these days, support for older Australians is a lot more flexible. If you ask older Australians what they aspire for as they age, chances are, ‘remaining independent’ will be amongst the top goals. Nowadays, Australians are redefining aging, aiming to stay in the […]
Your Home Care Package Guide
Published October 2023 What is a Home Care Package? A Home Care Package (HCP) is funding provided to older Australians by the federal government. The funding is designed for longer-term home-based support to aid older Australians to remain living independently in their home. Four levels of government funding are available, and an assessment of needs […]
What Are Clinical Reviews?
Early intervention generally means better health outcomes. As your dedicated home care provider, your safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance to us as we partner with you to achieve the goals you’ve set for your aged care funding. We also have certain provider obligations to fulfil, and as such have various safeguards in place […]
Incident Management Process
How does the incident management process work at HomeMade? We acknowledge all incidents relating to elder abuse within 8 hours of receipt. We will partner with you to reach your desired outcome and to handle the incident in a way that aims to uphold your safety and wellbeing. It is a requirement by law that […]