Support at home

Find out more about the government's new Support at Home program.

Available from 1 November 2025

Support at Home is an Australian Government-funded aged care program designed to help older people live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes through personalised care, practical assistance, equipment, and home modifications tailored to their assessed needs.

What does Support at Home provide?

Under Support at Home, you have access to a defined list of services to support you to live at home for longer.

Clinical Support

Professional nursing care, medication management, and health monitoring delivered by our qualified clinical team.

Expert Care

Independence Support

Assistance with mobility, transport to appointments, and allied health services to keep you active and engaged.

Stay Active

Everyday Living

Helping with cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care tasks to keep your home running smoothly.

Daily Comfort

It also includes services that support culturally safe care, such as help to join in cultural activities and access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and health workers.

How much Funding do I receive?

Each participant receives one of 8 funding classifications for ongoing services. Their classification is determined in their aged care assessment.

You will work with participants to spend this amount on care and services in the Support at Home service list, according to their assessed needs.

Classification

Description

Quarterly Budget

Annual Amount

Class 1

Basic support - occasional help with tasks like housework or meal prep.

$2,682.75

$10,731.00

Class 2

Low-level support – regular assistance such as personal care and transport.

$4,008.61

$16,034.45

Class 3

Moderate support – more frequent care, including equipment and personal care.

$5,491.43

$21,965.70

Class 4

Mid-level support – high frequency personal and household support.

$7,424.10

$29,696.40

Class 5

High support – daily support and clinical coordination.

$9,924.35

$39,697.40

Class 6

Very high support – comprehensive medical and personal care at home.

$12,028.58

$48,114.30

Class 7

Intensive support – intensive daily care across multiple needs.

$14,537.04

$58,148.15

Class 8

Highest support – daily care and comprehensive clinical services, including palliative care.

$19,526.59

$78,106.35

For more information on Support at Home program visit Support at Home program | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

Do I have to contribute anything?

While the Australian Government provides significant funding for your care, many participants contribute to the cost of their services.

Your contribution levels are determined by a financial assessment conducted by Services Australia. This ensures that the system remains sustainable while protecting those with limited means.

Support at Home contributions

Clinical care

Independence

Everyday living

Full pensioner

0%

5%

17.5%

Part pensioner and Commonwealth seniors health card eligible

0%

Between 5% and 50% depending on income and assets

Between 17.5% and 80% depending on income and assets

Self-funded retiree

0%

50%

80%

For more information on Support at Home program visit Support at Home program | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.