Support at Home is coming on 1 November

Published: 27 October 2025

The Support at Home Program will soon replace the Home Care Package Program and Short Term Restorative Care Programme.

It’ll help older Australians remain independent in their home and community for longer.

Under Support at Home, you’ll only pay contributions on the services you receive and you’ll no longer pay a Basic Daily Fee. Contributions will be based on the type of service received.

If you already get a Home Care Package, you don’t need to do anything - you’ll automatically be moved to Support at Home on 1 November 2025.

We’ll write to you in November about how much you’ll need to contribute and if we need more information from you.

Learn more about Support at Home.

Page last updated: 27 October 2025.
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