24/04/2026
The Australian Government has recently announced that older Australians receiving ‘essential personal care’ under the Support at Home Program will no longer face out-of-pocket costs as early as Oct 1st 2026, as these services will be fully government funded. This is a significant win - one that we have been actively advocating for, alongside consumer peak bodies.
The Hon Sam Rae, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors says 'Older Australians, their families and providers told us these services needed to be protected. We've listened, and we're acting.'
Read the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing’s media release:
The Australian Government has listened to older Australians, their families, advocates and providers – and in the 2026 Budget will invest $3 billion to deliver more beds, more packages and better care for older Australians.