Your life, your choice, your care!

At Burnie Brae we truly believe that it’s your life, your choice and your care. Our Team of trained aged care professionals will work with you to develop an individualised care plan that focuses on your unique goals, strengths and needs.

Burnie Brae can provide case-managed care for all Home Care Package levels and our Care Coordinators will also assist you to navigate the aged care system. Our knowledge of the local community and health care services can support you to get the best care available and value from your Home Care Package budget. Our extended aged care team of Allied Health professionals and our Aged Care Services workers will support you to live safely and independently in your own home and achieve your personal goals.

• Individualised case management
• Personal Care – Help with bathing, dressing, mobility and meal preparation
• Support Services – Cleaning & transport assistance
• Social Support – Shopping, home visits & supported access to the community
• Home Maintenance – Lawn, garden and home maintenance to keep you safe in your yard and home
• Clinical Care: Nursing & allied health support services
• Carer Services – Support for your care giver or family to take time out from their caring role

Burnie Brae can provide a large number of services internally, these include nursing services, home modifications and social support. Burnie Brae can help keep prices down by reducing the need to outsource services.

Getting Started

To receive a Burnie Brae Home Care Package please take the following steps:

• Arrange an assessment: Contact My Aged Care (1800 200 422) and arrange to be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) in your area. ACAT will be able to determine the level of care that will best meet your needs.
• Income test: Have your income-tested by Centrelink in order for your own contribution to be determined.
• Contact us: Once you’re assessed as eligible you may contact Burnie Brae directly on (07) 3624 2121, to confirm Burnie Brae as your service provider.
• Plan your support: Our Home Care Package Manager will meet with you and your family to discuss the things that matter most to you, to ensure an individual Care Plan can be created to reflect your unique needs.
• Start your services: It’s time to get started! We annually assess your needs and make adjustments to your care plan and individualised budget if required.

Burnie Brae Home Care Package Fees

To ensure prices are kept down and you are receiving the best value, Burnie Brae allows case management fees to be paid directly out of your Home Care Package funds, this means no direct payment is required by the client.