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.
