Affordable Home Care Services Across Melbourne | Assist Mutual
More real care hours for aged care. Less overhead for the cheapest home care. That’s our guarantee. You will never be alone with our comprehensive home care packages and support at home, including gardening services.
Traditional aged care can often feel confusing, expensive, and isolating. That's why we created a new model focused on community, choice, and care. Our members can join local teams to support each other, book trusted services as needed, including gardening, or make the most of their government-funded home care packages. We believe in providing support at home that is not only effective but also affordable, ensuring that everyone has access to the cheapest home care options available.
At Assist Mutual, care is simple, fair, and transparent.
No hidden fees. No complex contracts. Just quality support when you need it.
Personal Care – Pay As You Go
💲 $60 per hour, all-inclusive
✔ No travel or coordination fees
Government-Funded Packages
💲 Fees aligned with your approved funding
✔ 15% administration fee to our provider
Team Club Membership
💲 $25 per month
✔ Member discounts and priority access
More care. Less overhead.
Our Care Value Guarantee
Our Care Value Guarantee ensures every member receives the highest standard of service at the lowest possible cost — with no hidden fees, surprise charges, or unnecessary mark-ups.
We’re here to make home care simple and trustworthy. That means:
Clear, upfront pricing across all services
Fully insured and police-checked caregivers you can rely on
Flexible support that adapts to your needs, not the other way around
A commitment to community, fairness, and independence for every member
With Assist Mutual, you’ll always know what you’re paying for — and you’ll always receive more care, less overhead.
About Assist Mutual
Our Story
Our Caregivers
Our Services
By Seniors - For Seniors
Our mission is to make ageing a connected, dignified and supported experience for every Australian. We bring people together to reduce loneliness and provide affordable and trusted aged care services, including the cheapest home care options available. Our goal is to help older adults make the most of their home
By Seniors - For Seniors
Our mission is to make ageing a connected, dignified and supported experience for every Australian. We bring people together to reduce loneliness and provide affordable and trusted aged care services, including the cheapest home care options available. Our goal is to help older adults make the most of their home care packages, with support at home that includes community engagement and even gardening assistance. Through compassion and innovation, Assist Mutual ensures that you will never be alone.
Our Services
Our Caregivers
Our Services
We offer three streams of support so every member can choose what’s right for them: Team Care Club Membership – a low-cost management fee that brings people together in small groups to garden, shop, and support each other. Personal Care – affordable, user-pays services like home help, cleaning, gardening, and companionship, making it one
We offer three streams of support so every member can choose what’s right for them: Team Care Club Membership – a low-cost management fee that brings people together in small groups to garden, shop, and support each other. Personal Care – affordable, user-pays services like home help, cleaning, gardening, and companionship, making it one of the cheapest home care options available. Self-Managed Funded Care – support for those who self-manage their government funding, providing the flexibility to choose your own workers while Assist Mutual coordinates trusted local services, ensuring your budget goes further. Support At Home Program – tailored support for those on government-funded home care packages, helping members get the most from their funding. No matter the pathway, every service is designed to keep members active, independent, and connected.
Our Caregivers
Our Caregivers
Our Caregivers
At the heart of Assist Mutual are our National Police Check approved caregivers — compassionate, reliable individuals who share our belief that no one should face ageing alone. Many are semi-retired Australians who bring life experience, patience, and empathy to their work in aged care. Others are skilled professionals providing essential
At the heart of Assist Mutual are our National Police Check approved caregivers — compassionate, reliable individuals who share our belief that no one should face ageing alone. Many are semi-retired Australians who bring life experience, patience, and empathy to their work in aged care. Others are skilled professionals providing essential clinical and home support through our home care packages. We also offer support at home for those in need, and some caregivers even assist with gardening tasks. All our caregivers are carefully selected, supported, and guided by our values of respect, trust, and care.
Team Care Club Membership
The Team Club Membership is designed for individuals, families and community members who want to be part of the Assist Mutual network — even if they don’t currently receive government funding.
As a Team Club Member, you join a community built on fairness, trust, and shared support, gaining access to exclusive benefits, discounted services and priority booking for our local care team.
Your membership helps us grow community capacity — funding volunteer days, local initiatives and low-cost support for seniors in need — while giving you peace of mind that trusted help is always close by.
Pricing
Monthly membership fee: $25
Includes access to member-only rates and community initiatives
Benefits
Enjoy discounted rates on personal and home care services
Priority access to trusted, police-checked local carers
Support local community care projects and volunteer programs
Stay connected with updates, tips, and exclusive member offers
Our Personal Care – Pay As You Go option is perfect for individuals who want flexible, affordable support without a government-funded package.
You choose the services you need, when you need them — from personal care and cleaning to gardening, meal preparation, or companionship — and pay only for the time used.
It’s simple, transparent, and ideal for those who value independence and control over their care arrangements.
Pricing
Flat hourly rate of $60 per hour, all-inclusive
No travel fees, no coordination costs, and no hidden charges
Benefits
Pay only for the services you use
Flexible scheduling — regular or one-off support
Fully insured, police-checked, and trusted local carers
Perfect for individuals waiting for, or not eligible for, government funding
Services - Home Care - Self Managed Government Funding
If you manage your own government-funded Support at Home Program, Assist Mutual helps you stay in control while making it simple to get the care you need.
We assist with budget planning, service selection, and trusted provider connections, so you can focus on what matters most — living independently and confidently at home.
You decide who delivers your services, and we make sure you get transparent pricing and reliable, fully insured carers for every task — from personal care to home maintenance.
Pricing
Package fees aligned with your government-approved budget
15% administration fee for coordination and support services
Benefits
Maintain full control of your care plan and spending
Choose from our network of qualified local providers
Receive help with service management and compliance
Service pricing consistent with our Personal Care Package
For members receiving a government-funded Support at Home Program, Assist Mutual helps you get the most from your entitlement.
We guide you through every step — from understanding your funding to connecting you with trusted local caregivers for both everyday and clinical support.
Our goal is simple: to help you access affordable, high-quality home care that keeps you independent and comfortable at home.
From personal care and domestic assistance to gardening and companionship, you can choose the services that best suit your lifestyle.
Pricing
Package fees aligned with government funding
15% administration fee payable to our approved provider
Benefits
Maximise the value of your Support at Home Program
Access a full range of home and personal care services
Stay independent and connected at home
Service pricing consistent with our Personal Care Package
Available Mondays, we provide aged care services to locals, including home care packages, gardening assistance, companionship, and errands across Camberwell, Surrey Hills, Mont Albert, Balwyn, Canterbury, and nearby suburbs. Our affordable rate of $60/hr is the cheapest home care option, fully inclusive with no hidden fees, ensuring you receive comprehensive support at home.
Outer East
Inner East
Inner East
Available Tuesdays, we offer personal and local support at home across Ringwood, Croydon, Mitcham, and nearby suburbs. Our services include gardening, cleaning, shopping assistance, and companionship, all designed to provide affordable and reliable aged care. We focus on delivering the cheapest home care options and tailor our home care packages to meet your needs.
Bayside
Inner East
Mornington Peninsula
Available Wednesdays, we provide friendly home and garden support for Bayside residents in Brighton, Hampton, Mentone, Sandringham, and nearby suburbs. Book affordable personal care or companionship through our home care packages with trusted local helpers, ensuring you receive the cheapest home care and aged care services, along with gardening assistance and support at home.
Mornington Peninsula
Coming Soon to an area near you
Mornington Peninsula
Available Thursdays, we offer affordable aged care and gardening services for older residents across Mount Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, and nearby suburbs. Our transparent pricing at $60/hr is the cheapest home care option, fully inclusive of travel and coordination, ensuring you receive the best support at home with our home care packages.
Coming Soon to an area near you
Coming Soon to an area near you
Coming Soon to an area near you
We are exploring new regions to enhance our aged care services, including finding the cheapest home care options and offering comprehensive home care packages. Additionally, we are looking into providing support at home for gardening and other daily activities.
Coming Soon to an area near you
Coming Soon to an area near you
Coming Soon to an area near you
We are exploring new regions to enhance our aged care services, including finding the cheapest home care options and offering comprehensive home care packages. Additionally, we are looking into providing support at home for gardening and other daily activities.
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We love our customers and are here to provide the best support at home, whether it’s through our home care packages or the cheapest home care options available. Feel free to call us for assistance with aged care or even gardening services.
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