I Need Government Subsidised Home Care
Things are Changing:
From 1 November 2025, the Commonwealth Government’s “Support at Home” program replaces the Home Care Package Program for all new applicants.
What does this mean for me?
The good news is that Government subsidised Home Care is still available, and the process for applying for it is largely unchanged.
You just need to be aware that the process does take time, and there is a national waiting list of people who have been approved for Government subsidised Home Care.
For those reasons, anyone applying for the first time now will be transitioned to the new Support At Home Program rather than the outgoing Home Care Package program.
How To Apply
The application process starts the same way for every program: registering with the Commonwealth Government's "My Aged Care" service, either online at myagedcare.gov.au or by calling 1800 200 422.
From there, the specific steps depend on which program applies to you. For a full walkthrough of eligibility, registration, assessment and funding, see our Support at Home guide, or get in touch below and our Care Team will point you in the right direction.
However our experience is that many Clients find the process confusing, and they get “lost” in the system, resulting in extra delays and disappointment.
Our Care Team can help! We warmly encourage you to give us a call. We will walk you through the application process and make it as simple and smooth as possible.
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