Home Care
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Pricing and fees
If you are unsure about what funding you might be eligible for, our team of Home Care experts can help you navigate this process.
Figuring out what funding you are eligible for can be hard, so one of our friendly team members can help you to navigate this process. It’s a complimentary service that helps you source the best option, each time.
Calvary is committed to providing the highest level of service at the best possible price.
We’re honest and transparent about where your funding goes, offering competitive administration fees and hourly rates with no hidden extras, and no basic daily fee.
Download a copy of our current pricing list:
Service fees - Home Care support (Effective from 21 July 2025)
| Duration | Mon-Fri 6am-8pm | Mon-Fri 8pm-6am | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 min | $51.77 | $62.04 | $67.12 | $73.11 |
| 45 min | $59.74 | $71.58 | $77.45 | $84.36 |
| 1 hour | $79.65 | $95.44 | $103.26 | $112.48 |
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$51.77
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$62.04
Saturday
$67.12
Sunday
$73.11
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$59.74
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$71.58
Saturday
$77.45
Sunday
$84.36
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$79.65
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$95.44
Saturday
$103.26
Sunday
$112.48
Nursing services
| Service | Duration | Mon-Fri 6am-8pm | Mon-Fri 8pm-6am | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Nurse | 1 hour | $98.55 | $117.46 | $137.99 | $149.10 |
| Enrolled Nurse | 30 min | $64.06 | $76.35 | $89.70 | $96.92 |
| Registered Nurse | 1 hour | $144.52 | $173.94 | $211.55 | $230.50 |
| Registered Nurse | 30 min | $93.94 | $113.06 | $137.51 | $149.83 |
| Specialist Nurse | 1 hour | $189.18 | $210.22 | $247.00 | $269.34 |
| Specialist Nurse | 30 min | $122.97 | $136.64 | $160.55 | $175.07 |
Enrolled Nurse
Duration
1 hour
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$98.55
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$117.46
Saturday
$137.99
Sunday
$149.10
Enrolled Nurse
Duration
30 min
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$64.06
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$76.35
Saturday
$89.70
Sunday
$96.92
Registered Nurse
Duration
1 hour
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$144.52
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$173.94
Saturday
$211.55
Sunday
$230.50
Registered Nurse
Duration
30 min
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$93.94
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$113.06
Saturday
$137.51
Sunday
$149.83
Specialist Nurse
Duration
1 hour
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$189.18
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$210.22
Saturday
$247.00
Sunday
$269.34
Specialist Nurse
Duration
30 min
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$122.97
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$136.64
Saturday
$160.55
Sunday
$175.07
Other care services
| Service | Duration | Mon-Fri 6am-8pm | Mon-Fri 8pm-6am | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inactive overnight sleepover (incl. eight hours inactive support) | Per hour | - | $32.39 | $42.73 | $49.22 |
| 24 hour care (incl. eight hours of active support) | 24 hours | $776.88 | $776.88 | $1,010.16 | $1,010.16 |
| Centre based care | 6 hours | $202.94 | - | - | - |
Inactive overnight sleepover (incl. eight hours inactive support)
Duration
Per hour
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
-
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$32.39
Saturday
$42.73
Sunday
$49.22
24 hour care (incl. eight hours of active support)
Duration
24 hours
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$776.88
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
$776.88
Saturday
$1,010.16
Sunday
$1,010.16
Centre based care
Duration
6 hours
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm
$202.94
Mon-Fri 8pm-6am
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
-
Travel costs
Travel costs are payable on all above services and charges at $1.69 per km.
Further information:
Inactive overnight sleeper shifts must include an additional two hours of active Home Care Support.
The km charge listed is not for our workers to travel to and from your services. This charge is only applicable when providing transport for you e.g., to a medical appointment.
You may be required to contribute an Income Tested Fee (ITF). This is a Government mandated fee that clients on Home Care Package funding may be required to contribute towards the package.
Services Australia will conduct an income assessment over the phone to determine how much, if any, you are required to pay. Please call Services Australia on 1800 227 475 for further information. If you are not receiving any form of payment from Centrelink, you will need to provide financial details to Services Australia. Please call Services Australia for direction in regards to determining your ITF.
The prices listed above do not include any hidden costs and there are no additional costs associated with arranging third party providers.
Calvary also does not charge an entry or exit fee.
Home care package service
Package management supports delivery of a HCP and can cover administrative activities, such as:
Establishing and managing home care budgets
Coordinating and scheduling services and workers
Preparing invoices and monthly statements
Complying with regulatory and assurance activities
Fees per fortnight
Level 1 - $62.90
Level 2 - $110.60
Level 3 - $240.77
Level 4 - $365.00
Care management is a mandatory service, and we must:
Regularly assess your needs, goals and preferences
Review your home care agreement and care plan with you
Ensure your care and services align with other supports
Partner with you and your family or carers about your care
Ensure your care and services are culturally safe
Identify and address risks to your safety, health and well-being.
Calvary provides after-hours and clinical support 24-hours, 7 days a week, which is included in this fee.
Fees per fortnight
Level 1 - $81.20
Level 2 - $142.80
Level 3 - $310.80
Level 4 - $471.24
No package management fee will be charged in a month where care recipients do not receive any services other than care management.
24 hour notice is required to avoid a full service cancellation fee. Services delivered on public holidays attract a 100% surcharge.
If we are unable to deliver a service in your area, we will recommend someone who can. This may involve an additional cost to the prices listed above. Your Care Manager will discuss this with you prior to services commencing.
If you would like to receive a particular service from an individual or organisation external to Calvary then you can request to have them provide the service to you through Calvary. Your Care Manager will discuss this with you prior to services commencing.
Payment options
Calvary offers a variety of payment methods.
BPAY: use the Biller Code and the BPAY reference number provided on your bill.
Credit/debit card: pay online through our Home Care payment portal or call us on 1300 272 364.
Cheque: send to Calvary Home Care, PO Box 116, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Direct debit – Complete our Direct Debit Authority Form
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 797 522
Payments are managed through our Head Office. Calvary employees cannot be paid directly.
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Frequently asked questions
Still can't find the answer? Get in touch with one of our friendly Home Care team for further assistance.
Yes. The exact amount of funding you could receive is determined by your assessment. If your needs are considered low level care (HCP 1 or 2) and your income and assets are assessed as high, the Income Tested Fee (ITF) contribution may outweigh the benefit of funding.
Income Tested Fee (ITF)
This is a client contribution to the full home care package amount. The ITF is determined by the government (Centerlink) and is based off your yearly income and assets. If you are on a full Commonwealth Age Pension and that is your sole source of income, then you do not pay an ITF fee.
We understand that it’s a hard time and an often exhausting process to go through, that’s where Calvary can help. We can activate your assessment for you – all you have to do is call our team of Home Care experts to start the process.
Call us today on 1800 52 72 72.
If you have an accountant who knows your assets or you or a family member has filled out a pension application previously, then the information from these may help you at this point of the process.
Your monthly statement from Calvary lists the full amount of your government subsidy and your co-payment fees. It will also display your delivered services and balance of funds available in your budget.
Any unspent money will be carried forward into the following month.
Your Home Care Package (HCP) is completely flexible and changes can be made to your services in consultation with your case manager if you need different care. Calvary can also advocate with My Aged Care (MAC) on your behalf so your HCP level can increase if you need further support either whilst you are waiting for a HCP to commence or after it has commenced, and your needs have changed.
In addition to this, you always have the option to ‘top-up’ your support with Calvary’s private services at any time, just chat to your case manager to arrange this.
For over 135 years Calvary has provided quality care to many Australians. With a health network spanning public and private hospitals, home and aged care, we make sure your health care service is tailored to your needs.
We build unique and individualised relationships with you, and always respect you and your home. With a diverse range of services built off a long-standing reputation of care, you know you’re in safe hands with Calvary.
We respect you rights and take your privacy seriously.
Calvary adheres to the government Privacy Act of 1988, designed to protect your rights with respect to information that can be used to uniquely identify you.
On joining Calvary we ensure that you have full literature on your rights and responsibilities plus the ability at any time to lodge any complaints through ourselves and independent state bodies.