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Private services

With Silverchain, patients can self fund their in home health or aged care services. They do not need a government assessment, and there is no waitlists or tests. Patients can purchase services for a range of situations, including if they have had a fall or visit to a the hospital and need temporary care, if they need short term care while a family member or carer is away,  or while they are waiting for their assessment by My Aged Care.

A range of services can be provided on a fee-for-service basis, including:

  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry (metro only)
  • Personal Care
  • Domestic Assistance

Referral criteria

Eligible:

  • Age 18 years or over.
  • Clients do not need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. 
  • Clients living in their own home, retirement villages or independent living units.
  • All functional levels.

Geographical availability

Varies by region.

Cost

Varies by service type.  Please call to request a price.


How to refer
    1. Call 1300 300 122 for current availability and to obtain price of services.
    2. The Silverchain Contact Centre representative will send you a Payment of Services Agreement form to complete.
    3. Services can commence when the payment of services has been agreed.