New capital subsidy payments for residential aged care are coming

Published: 11 November 2026

From 1 January 2027, new payment supplements will be introduced to help new and significantly expanded eligible residential aged care homes invest in capital improvements.

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will confirm eligibility and tell us. We’ll calculate and pay the supplements through the monthly claim process, this means you don’t have to submit a separate claim.

Eligible residential aged care homes will receive the following:

  • New Home Payment which is $30 for each new home supported and respite resident for 25 years
  • Significant Expansion Payment which is $15 for each significant expansion supported and respite resident for 15 years.

Learn more about capital subsidy and other frequently asked questions on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.

Page last updated: 11 November 2026.
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