Support At Home Program
The Australian Government is improving in-home aged care to help older people live independently at home for longer.
A new program has been developed called Support at Home, which will bring together some in-home aged care programs. The Australian Government has announced that the rollout of the new Support at Home program has been postponed and will now commence on 1 November 2025.
The official update from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing can be found here.
Below is a summary of useful information about the Support at Home Program. For more information please visit the below links:
Department of Health and Aged Care
My Aged Care Website- Support at Home information
Support at Home program – Booklet for older people, families and carers
Checklist for HCP care recipients transitioning to Support at Home
Letter to older people approved for Home Care Packages before 12 September 2024
What is the Support at Home Program?
The Support at Home program is a reformed in-home aged care model designed to help older Australians live independently at home for longer.
It replaces:
- Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care(STRC) from July 2025
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) no earlier than July 2027.
What services are included?
Older people will receive services based on assessed needs and budget. Support at Home will have 8 ongoing service classifications, each with a budget for you to access services. You can adjust services with your provider as your needs change.
Some of the categories include:
Clinical care: Nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy
Independence support: Showering, dressing, medication help, transport
Everyday living: Cleaning, gardening, shopping, meals
For detailed information please visit Department of Health and Aged Care.
Book your spot
Please register online by completing the form below, or call 07 3821 6699 to book your spot.