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We make it easy for you to understand the cost of home care

The cost of your home care service depends on:

  • The level of care you need
  • The services you select
  • The provider you choose
  • If you’re eligible for government support.

Home care funding and package options

A range of home care services are supported by the Commonwealth Government to encourage more Australians to stay in their own home. At IRT, we’re always happy to help.

Government Funded

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

Subsidised

Who's it for?

For seniors needing low-level support with daily living tasks

Key Benefits

  • Entry-level assistance on a short-term or ongoing basis
  • Designed for those needing 1 or 2 home care services
  • Temporary support while waiting for Support at Home
Government Funded

Support at Home

Subsidised

Who's it for?

For those with care needs that go beyond what the CHSP can provide

Key Benefits

  • More comprehensive, longer-term, home-based support program
  • Basic to high-level care needs
Private

Private home care services

Non-subsidised (full cost)

Who's it for?

For those who to prefer to pay privately or aren’t eligible for government funding

Key Benefits

  • Available to purchase as a one-off or as part of an ongoing arrangement
  • Ability to combine government-funded services with a private option
  • Suitable for those on a waitlist but need support right now

Support at Home services

The Support at Home program has three categories: clinical supports, independence, and everyday living.

Clinical Care

Service TypeDurationWeekday
(6am-6pm)
After Hours
(6pm-6am)
WeekendPublic Holiday
Registered Nurse30 mins$140.00$161.00$210.00$308.00
Per hour$186.00$214.00$279.00$410.00
Enrolled Nurse30 mins$123.00$142.00$185.00$271.00
Per hour$163.00$188.00$245.00$359.00
Dietitian or NutritionistPer hour$250.00---
Exercise PhysiologistPer hour$230.00---
Occupational TherapistPer hour$240.00---
PhysiotherapistPer hour$220.00---
PodiatryPer hour$230.00---
Speech PathologistPer hour$240.00---

Independence Support

Service TypeDurationWeekday
(6am-6pm)
After Hours
(6pm-6am)
WeekendPublic Holiday
Personal Care30 mins$87.00$101.00$131.00$192.00
Per hour$115.00$133.00173.00$253.00
Medication Assistance30 mins$87.00$101.00$131.00$192.00
Per hour$115.00$133.00173.00$253.00
Social SupportPer hour$110.00$127.00$165.00$242.00
Social Support inclusive of travel up to 20km Per hour$130.00---
RespitePer hour$115.00$133.00$173.00$253.00
Remedial MasseusePer hour$214.50---
Transport15 mins or 10kms$40.00---
30 mins or 20kms$80.00---
45 mins or 30kms$120.00---
60mins or 40kms$160.00---
Quotes provided for trips over 60 minutes or 40km

Everyday Living

Service TypeDurationWeekday
(6am-6pm)
After Hours
(6pm-6am)
WeekendPublic Holiday
Domestic AssistancePer Hour$110.00$127.00$165.00$242.00
Meal Preparation30 mins$87.00$101.00$131.00$192.00
Per hour$110.00$127.00$165.00$242.00
Light GardeningPer hour$120.00---

Why choose IRT?

As a community-owned home care provider, we put people first. Helping you live your best life at home is our priority.

Personalised care

Our dedicated home care team will take the time to understand your goals and care needs and assist in tailoring home care services that best suit you.

30+ years' experience

With over 30 years of experience, our friendly and supportive team will soon feel like family.

Carers you can trust

We have a dedicated team of caring and experienced staff who you’ll look forward to seeing, and you’ll be supported by qualified professionals.

We make it easy, every time

Booking and using IRT home care services is a breeze. We make it easy for you to get the services you want, when you need them.

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