What are the main types of aged care services in Australia?

Government-funded aged care services include in-home care (care in your home), residential care in aged care (nursing) homes, and short-term care such as respite care.
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Under in-home care, the Australian Government offers 2 types of funding:
- Entry-level support through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
- More complex needs through Home Care Packages
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If you aren’t eligible for Government funded home care, or are eligible for a Government funded home care package and are waiting for funded services to become available you can have private funded home care.
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Private funded home care services aren’t regulated or subsidised by the Australian Government and you have to self-fund the cost of services for all your care needs.