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| Fees & Charges | Whilst the Home receives part funding from the Australian Government, all residents are required to contribute towards the cost of their care.
There are four types of fees you may be asked to pay depending on your personal circumstances:
- Daily Care Fee
- Income Tested Fee
- Accommodation Charge or Bond
- Extra Service Fee
These fees are regulated by the Australian Government and may be found on their web site.
All Residents are required to pay a daily care fee, which contributes to their daily living costs. This is dependant on whether they are in receipt of a means-tested pension from either Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Daily care fees increase in line with pension increases and the Consumer Price Index.
In addition to the daily care fee, Residents may be asked to pay an income-tested fee if they are not in receipt of a full means-tested pension. This amount is determined by the Department of Health and Ageing and reviewed quarterly based on the Resident’s income and capacity to pay.
Residents who have sufficient assets are also asked to contribute to the cost of their accommodation either by an accommodation charge (high care) or through an accommodation bond and retention's (low care or an extra service place).
An extra service fee is also applicable for those residents entering our superior accommodation (extra service place).
The above costs relate to places for which the Home receives funding from the Government. The Home also has limited capacity to provide places for short term Residents in an 'unfunded' place for which the Resident is responsible for the full price per day.
For more information on any of the above fees and charges, please contact The Good Shepherd Home on 07 4772 9900 or by clicking here. |
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