Support at Home
Better Support for Australians to Age at Home
What is Support at Home?
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Government funded
aged care at home
The Support at Home programme will replace Home Care Packages and the Short-Term Restorative Care Programme from 1 July 2025. Commonwealth Home Support Programme will transition no earlier than 1 July 2027.
Support at Home will bring together current in-home aged care programmes, ensuring a simpler and more equitable system for older people that helps them to stay at home for longer with three service types:
The goal is to provide the care and support you need in your own home so you can stay there comfortably.
Support at Home funding at a glance
The government will cover the full cost of your clinical care, with your contributions going towards things you would typically pay for your whole life, like everyday living expenses and services to maintain your independence.
How much you contribute will be based on the age pension means-test.
| Clinical care | Independence | Everyday living | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full pensioner | 0% | 5% | 17.5% |
| Part pensioners and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders | 0% | 5% - 50% depending on income/assets | 17.5% - 80% depending on income/assets |
| Self-funded retiree | 0% | 50% | 80% |
A lifetime contribution cap of $130,000 will apply to contributions a person makes to both their Support at Home and to the cost of their non-clinical care in residential care.
No worse off principle
A no worse off principle will provide certainty to people already in aged care and they won’t make a greater contribution to their care.
People who have a HCP, or who are in the National Priority System, or who are assessed as eligible for a HCP before 1 July 2025 will receive the same package level under Support at Home when the programme starts, including any unspent funds.
No worse off principle
A no worse off principle will provide certainty to people already in aged care and they won’t make a greater contribution to their care.
People who have a HCP, or who are in the National Priority System, or who are assessed as eligible for a HCP before 1 July 2025 will receive the same package level under Support at Home when the program starts, including any unspent funds.
What our clients say about us
“Fantastic service and they really do care about their clients health and well-being. Couldn’t be happier knowing my Grandmother is well taken care of with Absolute Care & Health.
The communication between my Grandmother’s Case Manager, herself and me is second to none! Whenever I need a question answered or my Grandmother requires anything to assist with her health and quality of life is promptly organised and delivered.
This makes her life less stressful and makes me feel confident she is taken care of and in good hands. A special Thank you to Nancy, her Case Manager for the Fantastic work she does managing all my Grandmother’s special needs.”
- Seth, Melbourne
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