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Support at Home Program

The Australian Government's Support at Home program helps older people live independently for longer. We deliver your funded services with warmth, skill and no confusing paperwork.

An older man watering plants on his balcony while a carer stands nearby

Support at Home is the Australian Government's program for in-home aged care, bringing together services that help older people stay independent, safe and connected. Once you are assessed and approved, you receive a budget matched to your level of need, which you use with a provider like us to arrange the services on your support plan.

The program can feel like a maze of assessments, classifications and budgets. Our job is to make it feel simple. We will explain what your classification means, what your budget can pay for, and how to make it stretch across the services that matter most to you.

As your needs change, we help you adjust. That might mean adding services after a health setback, requesting a reassessment, or accessing short-term options like restorative care, always with your independence as the goal.

What we offer

Services we can bring to your home

  • Personal care

    Dignified help with bathing, dressing and daily routines from carers you know.

  • Nursing care

    Clinical care at home including wound care, medication support and health monitoring.

  • Domestic assistance

    Housework, laundry and shopping support to keep your home running smoothly.

  • Meals and nutrition support

    Meal preparation and help at mealtimes, tailored to your dietary needs.

  • Transport

    Lifts to medical appointments, shopping and community activities.

  • Social support

    Companionship at home and support to stay involved in your community.

  • Allied health and therapy

    Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other services to maintain mobility and function.

  • Respite for carers

    Planned breaks that support the family members who care for you.

Paying for care

Funding options

We'll help you understand which pathway fits — always check the latest government guidance.

  • Support at Home budget

    A government-funded quarterly budget based on your assessed classification, used to purchase services from your chosen provider.

  • Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

    A separate entry-level program of subsidised services for people with lower support needs.

  • Private top-up

    Add privately funded services alongside your government funding whenever you want extra support.

Why us

Why choose us for support at home

  • Help navigating the system

    We walk you through assessment, approval and getting started, step by step.

  • More value from your budget

    Transparent pricing and sensible planning so your funding goes toward care, not confusion.

  • Services that keep you independent

    Support is designed to maintain your abilities, not take over the things you can still do.

  • A team you will know by name

    Consistent carers and one care manager who knows your story.

  • Room to change

    Your services flex month to month as your health, family situation or preferences change.

Getting started

How it works

  1. Call us

    Whether you are already approved or just starting out, we will explain your options in plain language.

  2. Free consultation

    We meet at your home, review your support plan and budget, and listen to what matters to you.

  3. Care plan

    We agree on a schedule of services that fits your budget and introduce your care team.

  4. Support begins

    Services start, with monthly statements and regular reviews to keep everything on track.

Keep exploring

Related services

Aged Care

Stay in the home you love with personalised in-home aged care. Our carers help with everyday tasks, health needs and companionship, on a schedule that suits you.

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Day Centre

Good company, great activities and a hot lunch. Our day centre programs give older people a lively day out and their carers a well-earned break.

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Specialist Care

Some situations call for deeper expertise. Our specialist care services bring advanced training and clinical oversight to complex, dementia, palliative and post-operative care at home.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Ready to find the right support?

Tell us a little about what you need — it takes about two minutes, and there's no obligation.

Referring a client or patient?

Support coordinators, discharge planners and health professionals can send us a referral online.