Upcoming Fee Changes at Maree Care
As we prepare for the upcoming Support at Home program launching later this year, Maree Care is making important changes to how our fees are structured. To support this transition, we’re reducing our fully managed fees to improve transparency and better reflect the way we deliver care.
At the same time, to ensure we can continue providing high-quality care and fair wages for our workers, we’ll be increasing our service pricing.
All changes will take effect from 1 August 2025.
Please see the full breakdown of our updated fee schedule below.
Understanding Home Care Packages Management Options
Why Choose Fully Managed?
With a Fully Managed Home Care Package, Maree Care takes care of everything for you—from service coordination and scheduling to paperwork, compliance, and ongoing care reviews. These fees are not out of pocket and come directly from your Home Care Package funding.
Our 18% management fee covers:
- A dedicated Care Manager who plans, oversees, and updates your care
- Regular contact, home visits, and service adjustments as your needs change
- Budget tracking, monthly statements, and complete admin support
- Access to our full care team, rostering, and priority support coordination
This option is ideal if you want trusted professionals managing the details so you can focus on what matters most—living well and feeling supported.
Level 1
Care & Package Management Fee
- $173 Weekly Spending
- 2.2 Weekly Support Hours
- Dedicated Care Manager
- Comprehensive, Individualised Care Plan
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Service Coordination
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- Regular Check-ins & Assessments
Level 2
Care & Package Management Fee
- $304 Weekly Spending
- 3.8 Weekly Support Hours
- Dedicated Care Manager
- Comprehensive, Individualised Care Plan
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Service Coordination
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- Regular Check-ins & Assessments
Level 3
Care & Package Management Fee
- $660 Weekly Spending
- 8.4 Weekly Support Hours
- Dedicated Care Manager
- Comprehensive, Individualised Care Plan
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Service Coordination
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- Regular Check-ins & Assessments
Level 4
Care & Package Management Fee
- $1001 Weekly Spending
- 12.7 Weekly Support Hours
- Dedicated Care Manager
- Comprehensive, Individualised Care Plan
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Service Coordination
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- Regular Check-ins & Assessments
Why Choose Self – Managed?
With a Self-Managed Home Care Package, you’re in control. You choose and arrange your own services, while Maree Care provides the back-end support to keep things compliant, organised, and stress-free. These fees are not out of pocket and are paid from your Home Care Package funding.
Our 15% management fee covers:
- A care plan created by Maree Care based on your needs and goals
- Ongoing budget monitoring, monthly statements, and admin support
- Access to a Care Manager when needed
- Freedom to coordinate your own services, your way
This option gives you more flexibility and lower fees, while still having a solid foundation and expert support when you need it.
Level 1
Care & Package Management Fee
- $178 Weekly Spending
- 2.6 Weekly Support Hours
- Access to a Care Manager (when needed)
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- You Arrange Your Own Services
- Guidance When Things Change
Level 2
Care & Package Management Fee
- $314.49 Weekly Spending
- 3.9 Weekly Support Hours
- Access to a Care Manager (when needed)
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- You Arrange Your Own Services
- Guidance When Things Change
Level 3
Care & Package Management Fee
- $684.57 Weekly Spending
- 8.6 Weekly Support Hours
- Access to a Care Manager (when needed)
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- You Arrange Your Own Services
- Guidance When Things Change
Level 4
Care & Package Management Fee
- $1037.81 Weekly Spending
- 13.1 Weekly Support Hours
- Access to a Care Manager (when needed)
- Budget Monitoring & Monthly Statements
- Lookout Care Monitoring
- You Arrange Your Own Services
- Guidance When Things Change
*Exact figures may vary based on services types, rates and any changes to government subsidy.
In Home Care Pricing
Below is our updated in-home care service pricing, effective 1 August 2025.
Service | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Domestic Support | $79 | $119 | $158 | $196 |
Personal Care Support | $84 | $126 | $168 | $210 |
Member Transport (per hour) | $84 | $126 | $168 | $210 |
Travel Transport (per km) | $2 | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Registered Nurse (per hour) | $120 | $180 | $240 | $300 |
Cleaning (per hour) | $69 | $87 | $104 | $172 |
Gardening (per hour) | $110 | $165 | $193 | $275 |
Allied Health
Service | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Physiotherapy Initial Consult (90 minutes) | $315 | $393 | $472.50 | $630 |
Physiotherapy Standard Follow Up Consult (60 mins) | $210 | $315 | $420 | $525 |
Physiotherapy Focused Follow Up Consult (45 mins) | $157.50 | $236 | $302 | $393 |
Exercise Physiology (per hour) | $210 | $262 | $315 | $420 |
Occupational Therapy (per hour) | $195 | $292.50 | $390 | $487.50 |
Massage Therapy (per hour) | $210 | to be quoted | to be quoted | to be quoted |
Podiatry (per hour) | $220 | $330 | $440 | $550 |
Speech Pathology (per hour) | $208 | $312 | $416 | $520 |
Psychology (per hour) | $228 | $342 | $456 | $570 |
Counselling or psychotherapy (per hour) | $228 | $342 | $456 | $570 |
Acupuncture (per hour) | $195 | $292.50 | $390 | $487.50 |
Chiropractics (per hour) | $195 | $292.50 | $390 | $487.50 |
Remedial massage (per hour) | $195 | $292.50 | $390 | $487.50 |
Osteopathy (per hour) | $220 | $330 | $440 | $550 |
Report Writing (min 30 mins) | $105.00 | $131.00 | $157.50 | $210.00 |
All other allied health and additional services (e.g. podiatry and home modificaitons) will be quoted prior to confirmation and provided only with your approval.