Home Care funding options
Support at Home
Government Funded
Support at Home has replaced the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program and Short Term-Restorative Care Programme as of 1 November 2025
What’s Included:
- Clinical Support
- Independence
- Everyday Living
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP
Government Funded
CHSP will transition to Support at Home no earlier than 1 July 2027
What’s Included:
- Subsidised support for basic care needs
- Live independently at home
- Flexible services tailored to individual needs.
- Social connection and community engagement
Privately Funded Home Care
Privately Funded
Support at Home has replaced the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program and Short Term-Restorative Care Programme as of 1 November 2025
What’s Included:
- Start services immediately
- Access services while you wait for funding
- Receive services not covered by government funding
- A good option if you want more services than in your Home Care Package
Clinical Supports
Fully government funded – 0% contribution Nursing, allied health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietitian services
| Service | Standard hours (6am–6pm Mon–Fri) |
Non-standard hours (6pm–6am Mon–Fri) |
Saturday | Sunday | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $160.00 | $181.00 | $240.00 | $280.00 | $320.00 |
| Enrolled Nurse | $140.00 | $159.00 | $210.00 | $245.00 | $280.00 |
| Nursing Assistant | $110.00 | $125.00 | $165.00 | $193.00 | $220.00 |
| Counsellor or Psychotherapist | $208.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Occupational Therapist | $200.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Exercise Physiologist | $190.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Podiatrist | $180.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychologist | $228.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Physiotherapist | $185.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Worker | $200.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Pathologist | $208.00 | – | – | – | – |
Everyday Living
Higher contribution rates
(17.5%-80%) House cleaning, meals, shopping assistance, home maintenance
| Service | Standard hours (6am–6pm Mon–Fri) |
Non-standard hours (6pm–6am Mon–Fri) |
Saturday | Sunday | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Assistance | $95.00 | $108.00 | $143.00 | $167.00 | $190.00 |
| Shopping – Accompanied or Unaccompanied | $99 + $1.50 per km | $112 + $1.50 per km | $149 + $1.50 per km | $174 + $1.50 per km | $198 + $1.50 per km |
| Lawns and Gardens | Per Quote | – | – | – | – |
| Home Maintenance | Per Quote | – | – | – | – |
| Meal Preparation | $97.00 | – | – | – | – |
Independence
Moderate contribution may apply (5%-50%) Personal care, social support, transport, assistive technology
| Service | Standard hours (6am–6pm Mon–Fri) |
Non-standard hours (6pm–6am Mon–Fri) |
Saturday | Sunday | Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care | $100.00 | $113.00 | $150.00 | $175.00 | $200.00 |
| Social Support and Community Engagement | $99.00 | $112.00 | $149.00 | $174.00 | $198.00 |
| Respite in Home | $99.00 | $112.00 | $149.00 | $174.00 | $198.00 |
| Access to the Community | $99 + $1.50 per km | $112 + $1.50 per km | $149 + $1.50 per km | $174 + $1.50 per km | $198 + $1.50 per km |
| Assistive Technology | Per Quote | Administration costs will not exceed 10 percent of the total cost, or up to $500 (whichever is lower). | – | – | – |
| Home Modifications | Per Quote | Coordination costs will not exceed 15 percent of the quoted costs or up to $1,500 (whichever is lower). | – | – | – |
