09/10/2025
Support at Home Program - Summary of what's changing
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The New "Support at Home program", designed to make it simpler and easier for older people to stay independent, active and safe in their own homes for longer will apply from 1 November 2025.
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What Is Changing:
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Support at Home will replace:
Home Care Packages (HCP)
Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC)
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) - from July 2027
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💡 What is part of the Support at Home Program:
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Depending on your assessment, you can receive support for:
✅ Clinical care (nursing, physiotherapy, continence care)
✅ Independence (help with showering, dressing, transport, medications, or respite)
✅ Everyday living (cleaning, gardening, shopping, meal prep)
✅ Equipment & home modifications (rails, ramps, shower chairs, wheelchairs...)
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🧩 Special Pathways for Different Needs
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Restorative Care Pathway
- Short-term support to help you regain strength and confidence after illness or injury.
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End-of-Life Pathway
- Extra help for people in their end of life who want to stay at home
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Assistive Technology & Home Modifications (AT-HM)
- Funding for equipment or changes around your home to keep you safe and independent.
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💰 How Funding Works
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Everyone will get a quarterly budget based on their care needs.
- You can carry over up to $1,000 (or 10%) of unspent funds each quarter.
- Government pays the full cost of clinical care (like physio or nursing).
- You only contribute to personal or household services based on income.
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Contributions to services:
- Full Pension: Clinical Care (0%), Independence (5%), Everyday living (17.5%)
- Part Pension: Clinical Care (0%), Independence (5-50%), Everyday living (17.5-80%)
- Self-funded retiree: Clinical Care (0%), Independence (50%), Everyday living (80%)
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💡 There’s also a lifetime cap – once you reach it, you don’t pay any more.
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👩⚕️ Care Management
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Every client will have care management built into their plan.
This includes:
- Setting goals and reviewing your care plan
- Coordinating between your care workers and therapists
- Checking on your progress and needs
- Helping with complaints, education, and problem solving
(10% of your budget goes to your provider for care management.)
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How to be part of the Support at Home Program
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1️⃣ Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
2️⃣ Get a free in-home assessment
3️⃣ Receive your Support Plan for the approved services and budget
4️⃣ Choose your preferred provider (e.g., physio, nursing, or home care team)
Click Below for a more Detailed Guide