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The Support at Home program is Australia’s primary in-home aged care program that helps older Australians to live more safely and independent in their own homes for longer.
Eight support at home levels with funding up to $80,000 yearly, plus two short-term pathways.
Quarterly budgets.Price caps on services.10% capped care management fee ensuring you receive trusted, quality care that you deserve.
The first step in getting Support at Home funding is to apply for an aged care assessment through My Aged Care.
Eligibility for Support at Home funding, and what level of funding you could get, depends on factors like your care needs and age.
You may be eligible if you:
are aged 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people homeless or at risk of homelessness.
have noticed changes in what you can do and think you need some support with daily tasks.
Nursing
Allied Health
Therapeutic services
Nutrition
Care management
Personal care
Social support and community engagement
Therapeutic services for independent living
Respite care
Transport
Domestic assistance
Essential home maintenance and repairs
Meal preparation and deliveryFor times when you need extra support, two short-term programs are available.
What you pay:
Clinical support - 0%
Independence services = 5%
Everyday living services = 17.5%
What you pay:
Clinical support - 0%
Independence services = 5 - 50%
Everyday living services = 17.5 - 80%
What you pay:
Clinical support - 0%
Independence services = 50%
Everyday living services = 80%
As part of the new funding program, you’ll receive a quarterly budget to use for the care and services that best meet your needs.
Each quarter, you’ll be able to carry over a small amount of unspent funds – up to 10% of your quarterly budget or $1,000 (whichever is greater). This gives you flexibility to plan ahead and manage your care without interruption. If you’re an existing Home Care Package customer, your current unspent funds will transition with you.
A capped care management fee of 10% to be taken out of your quarterly budget for Australian Unity to continue to deliver, maintain and manage the level of trusted care you deserve.
This funding will support:
Planning and coordinating services
Checking in regularly to ensure participants feel supported
Providing clinical advice and practical help if needs or circumstances change
Offering education and support when it’s needed
The program is designed to be responsive to the diverse needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including:
Offering culturally safe care services, such as support to participate in cultural activities and access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and health workers.
Providing a care management supplement to service providers that support older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants, allowing for additional hours of tailored care.