Your Guide to Private Care While Waiting for Government Support
If you or your loved one are currently waiting for Support at Home funding to be approved, you’re not alone. Many older Australians find themselves in this position of needing help now, while the government process takes its time.
And for many families, this can feel stressful, uncertain, and overwhelming.
The good news is, you don’t have to wait to receive care.
Private Care allows you to start support immediately, with the freedom to choose the services you need and the reassurance that someone is there to help right away.
Here’s why so many individuals and families choose to begin Private Care while they wait for funding to come through.
Why Waiting for Funding Can Be Difficult
From the enquiries we receive every week, several clear themes stand out:
1. People often have needs that can’t wait weeks or months
Many enquiries come from:
- people recovering from surgery
- older adults returning home from hospital
- partners who are caring on their own
- adult children juggling work, family, and care
Families often tell us:
- “Mum’s coming home tomorrow and we need help now.”
- “Dad can’t be left alone anymore.”
- “We can’t wait months for My Aged Care.”
Private Care bridges this gap safely and smoothly.
2. Hospital discharge teams often need urgent support for their patients
We often receive calls from independent healthcare professionals such as social workers, hospital discharge planners and rehabilitation units asking for our help. Their message is usually the same: “This person needs support immediately.”
Private Care ensures people can return home safely with the help they need from day one.
3. Families feel overwhelmed while waiting for government assessments
Many families tell us they:
- don’t understand the My Aged Care process
- feel anxious about delays
- worry their loved one may decline during the waiting period
Private Care provides peace of mind, stability, and practical help during this time.
4. Some people already receiving CHSP simply need more support than CHSP can offer
It’s common to hear:
- “I can’t get enough hours.”
- “The provider doesn’t have anyone available.”
- “Mum needs more help now.”
Private Care provides dependable, regular support without waitlists or delays.
What Private Care Offers While You Wait
Private Care is completely flexible, designed to provide the right level of help, right now.
You can choose care services like:
✔ Personal Care
Showering, dressing, grooming, continence support.
✔ Domestic Assistance
Cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, home organisation.
✔ Transport
Appointments, shopping, errands.
✔ Companionship
Regular visits, conversation, outings, emotional support.
✔ 24/7 or Overnight Care
Peace of mind for families and loved ones.
✔ Clinical Support (where required)
Clinical support such as wound care, medication support, nursing oversight, chronic condition monitoring.
You can even opt for temporary respite care or palliative care, depending on your circumstances. Respite care offers short-term support to give family carers a break or extra help during periods of increased need, while palliative care focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life for people with complex or life-limiting conditions. Both options can be arranged through Private Care, allowing support to start immediately and be tailored to your needs.
And the best part?
You can start straight away.
No assessments.
No waiting lists.
No delays.
Just reliable help when you need it.
A Smooth Transition When Funding Arrives
One of the most common concerns we hear is:
“What happens when my funding is approved? Will everything need to change?”
The answer is simple:
No. Nothing needs to change.
Many clients begin with Private Care and then transition seamlessly into Support at Home funding. When your package is approved, we simply:
- review your care plan
- adjust services to match your funding
- streamline your budget
- continue care with the same trusted carers
There is no interruption, no new provider to meet, and no need to start the process again. Just continuity, comfort and complete peace of mind.
Why Private Care Brings Confidence During Uncertain Times
Private Care supports:
- independence
- safety
- recovery
- routine
- emotional wellbeing
It fills the gap between needing help and being approved for help, ensuring no one has to struggle or feel unsafe at home.
It also gives families breathing room while government systems catch up.
If You’re Waiting for Funding, You Don’t Have to Wait for Care
You deserve support when you need it – not months down the track.
If you’d like to explore Private Care or get help deciding what’s right for you or your loved one, our friendly team is here to guide you with warmth, compassion, and clarity.
Start feeling supported today.
We’re here when you’re ready. Contact our team to learn more about Private Care