What is Private Home Care?

Private home care is personalised support delivered in your own home that you arrange and pay for directly, without relying on government funding. This type of home care offers greater flexibility, whether you need support with daily tasks, personal care, nursing support, or clinical support for recovery after a hospital admission, private services from Just Better Care can often begin sooner because there are no funding approvals or package allocations to hold back your care.

Private home care is support you pay for yourself. It is arranged directly between you and your local Just Better Care office.

Private home care provides personalised support in your home. Because services are privately funded, you can often start support sooner, without waiting for government program approvals or package allocations.

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What services can private home care include?

Private home care can include a wide range of in-home supports, depending on your needs and what is available locally.

Private Home Care support services may include:

Support workers for help around the home, personal care, transport, social support and community access.
Registered and Enrolled Nurses for clinical support in the home.
Support after hospital, including short-term recovery support that can scale up to higher intensity assistance if required.

Many offices can also help connect you with allied health professionals such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and nutrition support, depending on availability.

You can usually adjust hours up or down as your needs change. Where appropriate, you may also continue using existing trusted providers (for example, a cleaner or gardener) as part of your overall plan.

Learn more: Private home care services.

What if I need to cancel or make changes?

If you notify your local office within the agreed notice period, you typically won’t need to pay for services you have cancelled and no longer require.

How is private home care different?

Private home care is different from government-funded aged care services. With private support, you pay the full cost of services, and you can often begin services sooner because you are not waiting for funding approvals or package allocations.

Some people choose private care for short-term needs (for example, post-hospital support or respite), while others use private services to “top up” other supports to meet changing needs.

An article of interest: Government-funded support at home vs. private in-home care to understand the differences in access, flexibility, and cost.

Is private home care right for me?

Private home care may suit you if you want flexible, tailored support at home — whether you need short-term assistance, ongoing help, or higher levels of support. It can support independence, routines, and quality of life in a familiar environment.

It’s worth considering your goals, the level of support needed, and your budget. A conversation with a care coordinator can help you understand options and shape a plan around your preferences.

Helpful reading: What is in-home aged care? Learn how funded and private services can support you to remain living independently at home.

Is private home care worth the investment?

For many people, the value of private home care is the flexibility and responsiveness it provides — helping you stay safe, supported, and connected to your community at home.

Cost guide: How much does private home care cost in Australia? Understand typical pricing, what influences cost, and how to plan for private support at home.