Private Clients

Transition care Programme.

The Transition Care Programme (TCP) helps older people get back on their feet after a hospital stay. It provides short term care for up to 12 weeks, including social work, nursing support, personal care and allied health care. Your care is tailored to your needs and goals and is delivered in the most appropriate way to help you meet them. 

The Australian Government provides funding through flexible care subsidies to help fund the TCP. An assessor will visit you in hospital for an assessment. You can ask the hospital staff to arrange this assessment, or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. If eligible for transition care, you will be able to connect with a transition care provider to get the care you need. Your provider will then assist you with leaving the hospital, as well as entering and exiting care.

You won’t need to complete a means assessment, though providers can request information regarding your ability to make a contribution (within reason). Your access to transition care will not be affected by your ability to pay fees. You can receive transition care in your home, out in the community, in an aged care home, or in a mix of all these locations.