Our CEO, Kate Lambert went on the Channel 9 Mornings Show and spoke about Consumer Directed Care (CDC) in Home Care Packages.
Discover what Government Subsidised Consumer Directed Care (CDC) is, in the 4 minute video below.
You may be eligible for $54,552.90 pa in funding and it is not assets tested.
I would also like to add to my message in the video:
On 1 July 2015, Consumer Directed Care (CDC) was designed to provide:
- Better quality service;
- More appropriate and suitable care;
- Fair and better value for Elders; and
- Further needed help to Elders so they can stay at home rather than move into a Nursing Home.
Consumer Directed Care gives Elders 9 new RIGHTS.
The right:
1) to choose what TYPE of care they need;
2) to choose WHEN they need their care i.e. what day and what time;
3) to choose WHO supplies their care such as, choosing a premium private care provider like Daughterly Care.
4) to have financial transparency and accountability via monthly statements. This new right is a game changer!!!!!!
5) to choose what level of management the Consumer (or their Representative, Enduring Guardian or Family) would like. The higher level of management you choose for your package, the less fees the Approved Provider should charge and the more you can spend on actual care.
6) to have no retribution. Many Elders and their families are afraid to speak up for their rights when receiving Government Funded in home care services. You don’t have to be afraid, you cannot be discriminated against just because you stand up for your rights and for what is rightfully yours. From 1 July 2015, it’s your money (not the Approved Provider’s money) and your care, to live life your way.
Two weeks ago, an Approved Provider said they could pay for 7 hours of care per week to a Daughterly Care client. On behalf of the Daughterly Care client, I negotiated with their Approved Provider to increase the care hours to 18.75 per week.
That means from this week…
the Government is paying $910 towards the client’s Live in Care every week, for life.
Exclusive to Daughterly Care clients… I can negotiate for you……. for FREE…
Sign-up for your FREE Consumer Directed Care (CDC) Statement Checker and don’t forget to leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post.
We love to hear from our readers!
Warmly,
Kylie Lambert
B.Ec F Fin
(known to her friends for 25 years as Kate)
Daughterly Care CEO, Co-Founder & Owner
Have watched the Video and found it very interesting.
I’m glad you found it interesting Yvonne and thanks for your comment.
This was very informative and nearly affects everyone from my 80 year old mother to ALL my clients. Such a positive step forward needs as much exposure as possible and I will inform my family and clients about the benefits of Government Subsidised Consumer Directed Care. Great news!!!
Agreed Rebecca, a very positive step forward. Thanks so much for your comment.
Fantastic news Kate and such a wonderful help for the people! Well done and congrats.
Thanks for you comment Beatriz. Kate certainly has made it her mission to know all the in’s and out’s of the new Consumer Directed Care Government reforms.
Glad to get the chance to view this segment. The new regulations giving “power to the people” will be empowering but unless the clients fully understand the implications to their care I fear there could be many who do not benefit from the changes. Great to see Daughterly Care CEO Kylie Lambert succinctly explaining the Government changes.
Yes Patricia consumers need to know their rights so they can exercise them. Kylie is passionate about the advantages Consumer Directed Care brings to Elders so is doing her best to spotlight the new rights they are entailed to under the new reforms. You’ll find more info on the subject in our FAG section and HERE if you want to know more. Thanks so much for your comment.
How exciting for Daughterly Care’s profile to be highlighted in the media at this level, with Kate at the helm steering the ship! There is a lot to digest with this new funding and as my own Mother’s needs increase over the years, it is comforting to know that help is at hand, with her best interests at heart. Another reason I am proud to be a Caregiver for Daughterly Carer both professionally and privately.
We’ll done Kate
Thank you so much for your comment Bettina. Yes there certainly is a lot to digest with these new Government reforms. Kate is so passionate about Elders rights that she makes it her business to stay fully up to date and understand them completely so she can help her client’s and the wider community.
Its wonderful that Kate has brought this to the media’s attention. Our elders deserve to be looked after in the best way possible and that funds allocated to their care are used to benefit them in their twilight years.
Thanks for your comment Tracy. Couldn’t agree with your more. Our Elders have given a lot to our community over the years, it’s only right they receive as much care as possible from the Government subsidy rather than the money being spent on admin costs.
About time I did packages for a village and my Manager always made me choose the ones she wanted, so it’s great the family can choose now, so much better.
Absolutely Vicky. With transparency and accountability now a must, the consumer will eventually be driving how businesses respond to Package holders. It’s a joy to see the move to consumer driven rather than Provider driven care.Thanks so much for commenting Vicky.
How wonderful to watch the video and have this information available to the public. To be able to stay in their own homes with familiar surroundings gives such peace of mind at a vulnerable time of life. Good on you Kate for being such a fabulous spokesperson.!!
Thank you for your comments Irena. Staying at home is certainly a better option to having to go into a Nursing Home. One on one care at home is always better than a ratio of 1:40 which can happen in some Nursing Homes. Kate is a strong advocate for the rights of Elders and I agree with you she is a wonderful spokesperson for the aged care industry.
Concise clear delivery thanks Kate.