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March 28, 2025
Care at Home
Understand the move from Home Care Packages to Support at Home, with information on funding classifications, available services and how to access support.
Understanding the Support at Home program
The Australian Government introduced a new classification framework for home care, from 1 November 2025, to better match services to participants' needs. This new system will allow reassessments over time, ensuring individuals receive the right level of support as their care needs change.
What’s different?
The previous Home Care Package (HCP) system, which included four levels, was replaced with:
- Eight ongoing Support at Home (SaH) funding classifications
- Two short-term care pathways
- Restorative Care Pathway (for temporary recovery support)
- End-of-Life Pathway (for palliative care needs)
Additionally, there will be three funding tiers for assistive technology and home modifications under the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme.
Support at Home classifications explained
Watch to understand the eight Support at Home classifications, how funding is allocated and what happens if your care needs change.
New classification levels and funding
The table below outlines the indicative budgets for SaH participants. These figures are subject to adjustments, including indexation, during the 2024-25 financial year.
Classification |
Quarterly budget |
Annual amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~ $2,750 | ~ $11,000 |
| 2 | ~ $4,000 | ~ $16,000 |
| 3 | ~ $5,500 | ~ $22,000 |
| 4 | ~ $7,500 | ~ $30,000 |
| 5 | ~ $10,000 | ~ $40,000 |
| 6 | ~ $12,000 | ~ $48,000 |
| 7 | ~ $14,500 | ~ $58,000 |
| 8 | ~ $19,500 | ~ $78,000 |
| Restorative Care Pathway (Maximum 2 units over a 12-month period) |
~ $6,000 (12 weeks) May be increased to ~ $12,000 when eligible | |
| End-of-Life Pathway (one-off) | ~ $25,000 (12 weeks) | |
| Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (High-tier capped at $15,000 per lifetime) | Low ($500), Medium ($2,000), and High ($15,000) funding tiers based on assessed need. |
A new prioritisation system
With SaH, a new prioritisation system replaced the current National Priority System for Home Care Packages. Individuals will be prioritised based on information collected during their assessment, ensuring those with the highest need receive timely support.
If you need help understanding your Support at Home classification, our team can explain what it means and how it relates to your funding and services. Call our friendly team on 1300 698 624.