HomeCaring Far North QLD
Support at Home · Far North QLDSupport at Home provider · Far North QLD
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Overview
About HomeCaring Far North QLD
HomeCaring Far North QLD is a locally owned and operated home care provider serving Cairns and surrounding communities in Far North Queensland. We believe a better care experience begins with a team that understands that respect, connection, and compassion are at the heart of great care. Backed by a trusted national provider supporting more than 6,500 Australians, we help seniors stay safe, independent, and connected in their own homes.
With over 30 years of experience in aged care, our local team is passionate about delivering person-centric care guided by compassion and clinical expertise. We offer comprehensive home care support including, personal care, domestic assistance, community participation, dementia care, palliative care, respite care, complex care, and 24/7 support. Our dedicated carers work with you to understand your goals and create a plan that fits your life.
What Sets Us Apart:
We've seen how powerful it is when care is delivered with genuine understanding and local knowledge. Your care is led by a local HomeCaring team who live and work in your community. That means familiar faces, consistent support, and someone who truly understands your needs.
Whether your care needs are complex or part of everyday life, they deserve expert attention. We provide timely, clear communication in the way that works best for you, and trusted clinical and everyday care that helps you live well at home. Our local team is here to guide you through your Home Care Package options and deliver flexible, high-quality care you can count on.
Prices
Every price is inclusive of fees.
- Personal care$122/hr5% above the national median
- Nursing$195/hr5% above the national median
- Physio$260/hr16% above the national median
- Podiatry$220/hr
- Meal prep$122/hr7% above the national median
- Cleaning$122/hr9% above the national median
↓ vs national median · From HomeCaring Far North QLD's My Aged Care listing, Nov 2026
HomeCaring Far North QLD
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Fees and policies
- Program rule
Prices include fees
Every price already includes the provider’s fees. What you see is what comes out of your budget.
Care management set aside, 10% of your budget
Support at Home sets aside 10% of your budget for care management. You don’t pay it on top.
No admin, travel or exit fees
Providers can’t charge separate admin, travel or exit fees under Support at Home.
14-day cooling-off period
You have 14 days after signing your service agreement to change your mind, as long as you haven’t received any services yet. The agreement is cancelled and anything you’ve paid is refunded. Service agreements for Support at Home ↗
After-hours rates
Evenings, weekends and public holidays cost more.
Questions about fees and contributions
It depends on the type of service and your pension. Clinical and personal care are always free.
| Group | For example | Full pension | Part pension or self-fundedPart or self-funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and personal care | Personal care, nursing, physio | Free | Free |
| Independence | Transport, social support, respite | 5% | 5% to 50% |
| Everyday living | Cleaning, meals, gardening | 17.5% | 17.5% to 80% |
Services Australia sets your exact rate with a means test. You only pay on services you receive, and contributions stop at a lifetime cap of $140,653, or $88,935 if you were approved by 12 September 2024 (indexed each March and September).
Things to know
Answers to what families ask most.
Getting started
- Time to start
- 0–1 weeks
- First visit
- A care partner comes to your home to plan your services with you
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Service area
HomeCaring Far North QLD covers 13 postcodes around Far North QLD.