Our Transitional Care Community (TCC) Program is designed for older people who are well enough to leave hospital, but not quite ready to manage everything on their own.
The goal is to help you recover safely and confidently at home, with the right mix of professional care and support, for up to 12 weeks.
From the moment your care begins, we’ll work closely with you and your family to create a plan that suits your goals and daily needs. With the right support in place, you’ll be on your way to feeling stronger, more independent and back to yourself in no time.
Nursing support and medication help
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy
Domestic assistance such as cleaning
Emotional support and care planning from social workers
You may be eligible for the Transitional Care Community Program if you:
Are 65 years or older
Are currently a patient in hospital
Have been told you’re ready to go home
Would benefit from extra support for a short period of time
To join the program, you’ll need an assessment from an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). Your hospital social worker can help with this process and refer you directly to Brightwater.
Once approved, you’ll be supported by a coordinator who will help ensure you have the right care, services and funding in place.
Your care team may include:
Registered and Enrolled Nurses
Care workers
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Speech pathologists
Therapy assistants
This program is funded by the government, but you’ll be asked to contribute a small daily fee.
For care provided at home, the maximum fee is $13.14 per day (equal to 17.5% of the single age pension).
If you're unable to pay, don’t worry — fee reductions are available and no one is turned away due to financial hardship. We’ll talk through everything before you begin so you know exactly what to expect.
If it sounds like our Transitional Care Community Program is right for you, ask your hospital social worker to submit a referral to Brightwater and we will be in touch.
If you have any questions about our Transitional Care Community Program or any other services we provide, please contact us on 1300 223 968 or get in touch here.
We also offer transition care in a residential setting, if that feels like a better option for you or your family.
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