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What is Support at Home?

Complete Guide for 2026

Support at Home is a new Australian Government aged care program
replacing Home Care Packages.

What is Support at Home?

Support at Home was introduced to improve how in-home aged care is delivered across Australia. Previous programs were often complex, with different rules, long waiting periods, and limited flexibility. The new system simplifies access to care, making it easier for older Australians to receive the right level of support at home.

Why was Support at Home introduced?

Support at Home was introduced to improve how in-home aged care is delivered across Australia.

Previous programs were often complex and confusing, with different rules, long waiting periods, and limited flexibility. Many older Australians found it difficult to access the right support at the right time.

The new system simplifies access to care by bringing services together into a more flexible model. It is designed to make it easier to understand available supports and ensure people receive the right level of care at home as their needs change.

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How does Support at Home work?

The process for accessing Support at Home is designed to be simple and structured.

How Support at Home Work? Step 1
Assessment

You will first complete an assessment to determine your care needs and level of support required.

How Support at Home Work? Step 2
Approval

Based on your assessment, you will be approved for a level of funding and support.

How Support at Home Work? Step 3
Services begin

Once approved, you can choose a provider and start receiving services tailored to your needs at home.

What Services are Included?

My Guardian delivers approved in-home aged care services under Support at Home, with support personalised to changing needs over time.

Help with bathing, dressing, and daily personal activities.

Support with cleaning, laundry, and household tasks.

Clinical care and support for ongoing health needs.

Therapy and support to improve mobility and wellbeing.

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How much does Support at Home cost?

Support at Home is partly funded by the Australian Government, with additional contributions depending on your income and the services you receive.

The exact cost can vary based on your individual circumstances and level of support required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Support at Home is a new Australian Government aged care program that will replace Home Care Packages and other in-home care services.

It is designed to help older Australians live independently at home with access to a range of support services.

Support at Home is expected to begin in 2025 as part of the Australian Government’s aged care reforms.

The exact rollout may vary, with further updates provided as the program is implemented.

Support at Home is designed for older Australians who need assistance with daily living to remain at home safely.

Eligibility is determined through an assessment process based on individual care needs.

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Yes, you can choose your preferred service provider under Support at Home.

This allows you to select a provider that best matches your needs, location, and type of support required.

The approval timeline can vary depending on demand and individual circumstances.

After your assessment, you may need to wait before services begin, although the new system aims to reduce delays.

Support at Home is partly funded by the Australian Government, with additional contributions depending on your income and services received.

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