Is Home Care Right for You? Take the Quiz

Deciding whether home care is the right next step isn't always straightforward, especially when you're weighing it up on behalf of someone you love. Whether you're thinking about your own situation, checking in on a family member, or supporting someone you care for professionally, our short quiz is designed to help you get clarity in just a few minutes, covering the everyday things that tend to signal whether extra support at home would help.

There's no need to guess or wait until things feel urgent. A few honest answers about daily routines, safety and support needs can help you see the bigger picture and whether now is the right time to look into home care.

Take the Is Home Care Right for You Quiz and answer a handful of simple questions about daily living, safety, mobility and social connection. At the end, you'll have a clearer picture of whether home care could be a good fit, and what kind of support might help most.

A common misconception with in-home care

There's a common misconception that home care is only for people who are very unwell, or who need complex, ongoing support. In reality, home care covers a much broader range of situations, from a few hours of help around the house each week, to short-term support while recovering from a hospital stay, through to more involved, long-term and ongoing support.

"We've launched the quiz to show that home care can be beneficial for a much wider range of people and circumstances than many expect," said Ryan McMahon, General Manager of Brand and Marketing at Just Better Care Australia. "Support from Just Better Care can be on a short or long term basis, and as little or as often as required, including intensive support finding your feet at home after being discharged from hospital."

Who is the home care quiz for?

You don't need to be the person receiving care to take the quiz. It works just as well if you're completing it:

For Yourself

If you're noticing everyday tasks have become harder to manage.

On Behalf of a Loved One

A parent, partner or family member you're worried about.

For Someone You Care For

Professionally or informally, to help guide a conversation about their support needs.

The quiz asks the same simple, judgement-free questions and gives you a starting point for the conversation, not a diagnosis.

What does the home care quiz cover?

The questions touch on everyday activities that can indicate whether extra support at home would be helpful, including personal care, household tasks, mobility within the home, medication routines, and community participation. It only takes a few minutes, and there's no obligation at the end, just a clearer sense of direction.

Start the quiz now

Understanding your options

Program eligibility, financial circumstances and how urgently support is needed can all shape which path makes sense. Some people are eligible for government-funded programs like Support at Home, while others prefer the flexibility of arranging and funding care privately, without waiting on an assessment. And for some, it's less about eligibility and more about how quickly they need help, such as after a hospital stay or a sudden change in circumstances.

The good news is that there are Just Better Care offices located all across Australia, so wherever you are, there's a local team ready to talk through what's right for your situation.

Home care isn't one-size-fits-all, and the right fit often depends on individual circumstances, funding, and what "support" needs actually look like day-to-day.

If you'd like some background on the services available from your loal
Just Better Care before or after taking the quiz, these pages are a good place to start:

Aged Care Government-funded programs such as Support at Home for older Australians who want to stay independent in their own homes.
Disability Support NDIS and disability support services tailored to individual goals and routines.
Just Better Care Private Flexible, self-funded home care for anyone who wants support without waiting on an ACAT assessment, including short-term help while recovering at home.