Support at Home is coming on 1 November
The Support at Home Program will soon replace the Home Care Package Program and Short Term Restorative Care Programme.
Get a head start and control your finances early
We have information and services to help you build your money skills.
Changes to residential care lump sum accommodation payments are coming
Your residential care provider may calculate and deduct retention amounts. These deductions will help aged care homes maintain and improve their facilities.
Aged Care is changing
From 1 November, changes will be made to aged care which focus on your rights and care.
Recognising carers for National Carers Week 2025
This month we celebrate National Carers Week from 12 to 18 October.
Get financial support while caring with Carer Allowance
You may be eligible for Carer Allowance if you provide daily care for someone with a disability, medical condition, or who is frail aged.
Preparing for Support at Home
If you’re getting a Home Care Package, your aged care provider can help you understand how much you may need to contribute under Support at Home.
Tell us what enhanced Income Management videos you have watched
We have videos about enhanced Income Management and the SmartCard. Take a short survey to tell us what you think about the videos you have watched.