Support at Home funding is shared between government support and individual contributions. The level of funding depends on assessed care needs and personal financial circumstances, ensuring people receive services that match their situation and level of required assistance.
This approach supports fairness and clarity across the aged care system. By balancing public funding with personal contributions, the model helps maintain long-term sustainability while ensuring access to appropriate, reliable care at home.
Support at Home funding begins with an assessment completed through My Aged Care to identify individual care needs. The outcomes of this assessment determine the level and type of support required, guiding how funding is allocated to approved services delivered at home.
Funding is linked directly to assessed needs rather than set program caps, allowing support to be adjusted as circumstances change. This ensures individuals continue to receive appropriate assistance over time, reflecting changes in health, mobility, or daily living requirements.
The Australian Government contributes funding to Support at Home to subsidise approved in-home aged care services.
Government contributions are designed to ensure essential supports are accessible to people who need assistance to remain living safely and independently at home. The level of government contribution depends on assessed care needs and eligibility.
In addition to government funding, individuals may be required to contribute to the cost of their care.
Individual contributions are determined based on personal circumstances and may take into account factors such as income and assets. Contribution arrangements aim to balance affordability with long-term sustainability of the aged care system.
Support at Home funding can be used for approved services that help people remain independent, safe, and well in their own homes. These services are designed to support daily living, health, and overall wellbeing based on individual needs.
Funding is applied to services aligned with assessed care requirements and agreed care plans. This ensures support is delivered appropriately and consistently, helping individuals maintain quality of life at home.
Support at Home funding is reviewed regularly to ensure the level of support continues to reflect an individual’s current care needs. These reviews help confirm that services remain suitable as health, mobility, or daily living requirements change over time.
If circumstances change, a reassessment may be conducted to adjust funding arrangements accordingly. This ongoing review process supports a flexible approach to care, ensuring assistance remains responsive, appropriate, and aligned with evolving personal needs.
Support at Home introduces a more flexible funding approach compared to Home Care Packages.
Rather than being tied to fixed package levels, funding under Support at Home is more closely aligned to assessed needs, allowing for greater responsiveness as care requirements change.
Support at Home funding ensures people receive the right support at home, balancing government subsidies and personal contributions according to individual care needs.
Support at Home funding eligibility is the same across all of Australia, ensuring people have equal access to support regardless of where they live. The criteria for receiving funding do not change based on location.
However, the availability and delivery of services can differ depending on where someone lives. Factors such as local provider availability, workforce capacity, and regional service arrangements may affect how support is accessed and delivered.
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© 2025 My Guardian Terms & Conditions | Disclaimer
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge
their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures
and the elders past, present and emerging.
