Support at Home program: news & updates

Need a little extra help with everyday tasks?

When people hear the term "personal care", they often picture someone taking over tasks they can still do themselves. But that's one of the biggest misconceptions about personal care.

Learn how moving to Support at Home could help you stay living well at home

From 1 October 2026, approved personal care services under the Australian Government's Support at Home program will be fully government-funded.

If your current Support at Home services aren't meeting your expectations, you have every right to make a change.

Having the right support can make all the difference when it comes to living well at home.

Care plans are a necessary and important part of receiving a Support at Home funding package.

Restorative care can help participants regain or maintain their independence and functional abilities after an illness, injury, or decline in health, and importantly, it aims to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being to prevent the need for higher levels of care.