Australian owned & run · My Aged Care approved provider

Care at home,
done properly.

Nursing, everyday help and genuine company for older Australians — government-funded for most people over 65.

My Aged Care · Approved Provider
NDIS · Registered Provider
Aged Care Quality Standards · Compliant

Getting older shouldn’t mean leaving home. We make sure it doesn’t.

We’re a small Australian team that does aged care the way it should be done — the same friendly faces, honest fees, and help that fits around your life.

0/7

care available, day and night

fee transparency — calculator on this page

lock-in contracts or exit fees

0 day

to hear back after you reach out

The little things, done brilliantly.

Fresh flowers on a visit, a kettle on, a home kept lovely — that’s care too.

What we do

Our services, your way

Pick as much or as little help as you like. We fit around your routine — never the other way round.

Clinical & nursing care

Registered nurses for wound care, medication, health checks and recovery after hospital — in the comfort of home.

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Social support & company

Friendly visits, outings, a hand with the shopping — and someone lovely to share a cuppa and a laugh with.

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Domestic assistance

Cleaning, laundry, gardening and small jobs around the house — done cheerfully, so home stays safe and lovely.

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Meal preparation

Fresh, tasty meals cooked in your own kitchen, just the way you like them — with good company while they’re made.

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Getting started

Three easy steps

Say hello

Chat with us online or leave your number — we’ll talk through what would genuinely help, no obligation.

We sort the funding

We guide you through My Aged Care and handle the paperwork with you. Most Australians over 65 qualify for government funding.

Care begins at home

Your support workers arrive when you want them — and everything flexes as your needs change.

Funding

The government pays for most of it

Australia has generous support for care at home. We’ll help you find the right door — and do the My Aged Care paperwork with you.

Most people start here

Support at Home

The Australian Government’s program for care at home (replacing Home Care Packages). Funding is based on your assessed needs — from about $11,000 to $78,000 a year.

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CHSP

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme suits people who need a little help — cleaning, meals or transport — with a small contribution per service.

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Private care

Start straight away and switch to government funding when it’s approved. Simple hourly rates, published up front.

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Not sure which applies to you? — it answers with real, current figures.

Back on your feet, at your pace.

Nursing and allied-health support that gets you moving again — safely, at home.

Fees

Honest fees, no surprises

A 15% care management and 10% package management fee — both under the government caps — plus published hourly rates. See exactly where every dollar goes:

Clear fees, no surprises

Every Home Care Package provider charges management fees — the difference is how honestly they're shown. Here are ours, out in the open. Choose your package level below and see exactly where every dollar goes.

1. Your Home Care Package level

Level 1 — basic care needs $205/wk Level 2 — low care needs $361/wk Level 3 — intermediate care needs $786/wk Level 4 — high care needs $1192/wk

Not sure of your level? Your My Aged Care letter says — or call us and we'll check together.

2. The service you use most

3. Hours of help each week

6 hours / week

Your weekly estimate

Government subsidy for your package: $361
Care Management fee (15%) Your nurse-led care plan, reviews & coordination: −$54
Package Management fee (10%) Statements, invoicing & compliance: −$36
Left for your care each week: $271
Covers about: 3.8 hrs/wk

You asked about 6 hours — a higher package level or a small personal contribution can bridge the gap. Call us and we'll find the kindest way.

This is a friendly estimate only, based on Astro Care's published rates and current subsidy levels. Exact figures are always confirmed in writing before any care starts — as required by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

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Why us

Small team. Big difference.

The same friendly faces

You’ll know your support workers by name — and they’ll know exactly how you take your tea.

Answers any time of day

Our chat helper answers anything about aged care instantly, with real figures and sources — 24/7.

Nothing hidden, ever

Fees published on this page. A calculator that shows every dollar. No lock-in contracts.

Everything explained, nothing assumed.

We sit down and walk through every option in plain English — as many times as it takes.

Helpful links

Everything in one place

The official services you'll deal with on your aged-care journey — all one tap away. Not sure where to start? Ask our chat, or leave your number and we'll walk you through it.