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This guide explains home care pricing in Australia, including typical service costs and how government funding can help pay for your care.
Most home care services are paid for using Australian Government funding through programs such as the Support at Home program. Depending on your circumstances, some people may also be asked to make a contribution alongside their funding.
Your funding is based on your assessed needs and provided as a care budget, which you can use across services such as personal care, clinical support, and everyday help at home. Prices and real‑world examples are included below.
Our Support at Home pricing varies based on the type of service, time of day, and day of the week. Below is a simple overview to help you understand typical costs before downloading the full pricing schedule.
If you’d like some help with understanding pricing and costs, talk to us for help and guidance about your situation.
Jill - Low to moderate support, Support at Home level 2
Jill lives at home and wants a bit of help staying independent—keeping up with everyday tasks and getting out to see her friends.
Funding
She has a Level 2 Support at Home package, with a quarterly budget of $4,008.61 (around $308 per week). As a full pensioner, Jill contributes a small amount toward some services, depending on what she uses.
Services
Jill wants help with everyday tasks and staying socially connected.
Don - Moderate to higher ongoing support, Support at Home level 5
Don lives at home with support from his daughter, but some new health conditions have made it harder for him to do some things. His priority is maintaining his routine and staying at home for as long as possible.
Funding
Don has a Level 5 Support at Home package, with a quarterly budget of $9,924.35 (around $760 per week). As a part pensioner, Don contributes a small amount toward some services, depending on what he uses.
Services
Don chooses support that focuses on daily needs and peace of mind:
Evelyn - level 7, high needs
Evelyn has osteoporosis and high blood pressure. She finds it difficult to manage her health conditions and to do some daily activities on her own, but staying at home near her family is very important to her.
Funding
Evelyn has a Level 7 Support at Home package with a quarterly budget of $14,537.04 (about $1,118 per week). As a full pensioner, she makes small contributions toward some services, depending on use.
Services
Her care partner helps maximise her budget, focusing on essential clinical and daily care, including:
