Staying in Place - Aged Care Support

The Wongan Hills Community Resource Centre (CRC) in collaboration with HomeMade and Mable are offering a variety of home care support and services straight to you. Whether you live in the Wongan Hills, Ballidu or a nearby area, whatever support and care you require, we will work with you to connect you to the best service to suit your needs.

Staying in Place is a program that was designed to utilise local resources to enable people to stay living locally for as long as safely possible. Originating from within the Pingelly CRC, Staying in Place has now been adopted by many communities across the Wheatbelt, allowing people to stay living in the communities they have been a part of for many years.

Thinking of signing up to Staying in Place?

Throughout the process, the CRC will work with you to better understand your needs and how to best support you to stay in your home. Whether you have an existing home care package or are just starting out on your home care journey, we are on hand to assist you through the process.

Prefer face-to-face communication?

If you prefer face-to-face communication, simply pop down to the CRC to see our Staying in Place Program Coordinator. We understand that sometimes, all you need is a friendly face and to connect with someone as you navigate the process of accessing care as you age.

📞 0460 736 642

📩 stayinginplace@wongan.wa.gov.au

HOME CARE PACKAGES - Support at Home Program

The Support at Home program is subsidised by the Australian Government and available for eligible people aged 65+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50+.From 1 November 2025, the current Home Care Packages (HCP) Program will be replaced by the new Support at Home Program. This new system will streamline aged care services and make it easier to access the right level of help when you need it.

Classification Level	Quarterly Budget*	Annual Amount*
1	$2,674.18	$10,696.72
2	$3,992.42	$15,981.68
3	$5,479.94	$21,919.77
4	$7,386.33	$29,545.33
5	$9,883.76	$39,535.04
6	$11,989.35	$47,957.41
7	$14,530.53	$58,122.13
8	$19,427.25	$77,709.00

*Funding amounts are indicative and subject to change.

You can access support for a wide range of services, depending on your needs and package level, such as:

Housework and home maintenance
Personal care and toileting
Shopping and transport
Wound and catheter care
Medication management
Hoist, transfer and mobility support
Manual handling
Light massage
Pre- and post-hospital support
Respiratory care
Social support and companionship

Key changes from the 1st November 2025 included:

A single, simplified funding model replacing the four package levels.
More flexibility to choose and manage the services you receive.
A focus on independence, wellness, and reablement — supporting you to live safely at home for longer.
Improved transparency in pricing and provider charges.
More timely access to support — reducing wait times for new clients.

Our Program Coordinator will continue to keep you informed of all changes as more details are released and will support you through the transition to the new Support at Home system.

What Role Do We Play?

The Staying in Place team works together to ensure that you are able to access the support you need in rural communities like ours. HomeMade brings a wealth of knowledge that comes with being a home care provider. They work with Mable to make the most of local workers and businesses to offer support services that otherwise may not be available or affordable to someone on a Home Care Package.

The CRC will be the friendly face you can come and see to learn more about the support offered through the Staying in Place program. We will check in to see if you are comfortable and happy with the support you are receiving, and where possible, work to connect you with the support services that will help you to stay living and loving being a part of our community. We will be the experts who help to connect you to the services and funding available to you that you may not even realise are there for you to access.

We understand that social connection is an important part of what you need to thrive in our community, and we will ensure that we support you to remain connected and loving your life as a member of our community.

Staying in Place Client Information Package

Looking for Work?

Older Australians often need support to live life their way. Your work can make a significant difference to the quality of someone’s life. We're looking for independent support workers, and we can assist you to find and connect with clients in our local area. Through Mable you can have the flexibility to choose your own hours, decide who you want to work with, set your own rates, and build your own business which we can help you set up. The services you can provide to clients on Mable depend on your qualifications and experience.

Are you a qualified support worker?

This means you are either:

A Registered or Enrolled Nurse
An allied health professional
A qualified personal care worker

In-demand services on Mable include nursing, personal care, psychology, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiotherapy. If you are qualified to provide any of these services and can supply the necessary documentation, you may be able to find work fast on the Mable platform.

Are you a support worker without any formal qualifications?

Without qualifications you can still provide support work on Mable such as support work for daily living, social and community activities. This includes tasks such as housework, transportation, gardening and meal preparation.

What you need to sign up - Mable Contractor Registration Information

For more information on signing up to Mable to work for our home care and support services, please contact our Program Coordinator or the Wongan Hills CRC.