Support at Home is a government in-home aged care funding program that’s designed to help older Australians stay independent, healthy and connected to their communities, while receiving the right support in their own homes.

From 1 November 2025, it replaced Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care. The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) will continue separately for now and is expected to transition no earlier than 1 July 2027.

The program is designed to give you greater control over your funding and how it is spent on services, empowering you to make informed decisions about your care.

Support at Home focuses on:

• improved choice and flexibility in services

• streamlined access and assessment

• better coordination and integration of care

• greater transparency and control over how funding is used

Support at Home services are categorised into either:

• ongoing support

• short-term support

These services are grouped into three categories:

Clinical supports: Clinical support focuses on health, wellbeing, and maintaining or improving physical function. Services may include:

• Nursing care, such as wound care, medication management, health monitoring, and chronic condition support

• Allied health services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and podiatry

• Nutrition support, including dietary advice and meal planning to support health and recovery

• Care management, helping to coordinate services, appointments, and ongoing support needs

• Restorative care management, focused on building strength, independence, and confidence following illness, injury, or hospital stays

Independence supports: Independence support helps people remain active, safe, and engaged in their everyday lives. Services may include:

• Assistance with daily living activities, such as personal care, dressing, and showering

• Support with mobility, including walking assistance, transfers, and the use of mobility aids

• Help to stay socially connected through transport assistance to attend appointments, community activities, or social outings

• Carer respite services, providing short-term relief and support for family members and carers

Everyday living supports: Everyday living support assists with routine tasks around the home to make day-to-day life easier and safer. Services may include:

• Help with household cleaning, laundry, and general home maintenance

• Gardening and outdoor maintenance to keep the home environment safe and accessible

• Assistance with shopping, errands, and essential appointments

• Meal support, including meal preparation, delivery, and assistance with eating when required

Home care through Calvary can include supports such as:

• clinical and nursing care

• personal care and social support

• transport

• help with domestic tasks

• equipment and assistive technology

• nutrition planning and food preparation

If you’re eligible, you’ll be assigned one of eight ongoing funding classifications:

You may also be eligible for short-term supports through three short-term care pathways:

• Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme: this pathway provides short-term access to equipment or small changes to your home that make everyday tasks safer and easier, such as mobility aids or bathroom modifications. It helps reduce the risk of falls and supports you to remain independent at home.

• Restorative Care Pathway: this pathway provides short-term, goal-focused support to help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or a decline in function, often through therapies such as physiotherapy or occupational therapy. The support focuses on rebuilding everyday skills so you can do more for yourself and reduce the need for ongoing care where possible.

• End-of-Life Pathway: this pathway provides short-term support for people with a life-limiting illness by helping manage comfort, symptoms, and daily care needs at home, in line with the person’s wishes. It also offers practical and emotional support to families and carers, adjusting care as needs change.

For approximate funding amounts for these short-term supports, please contact one of our team members for more information.

Once you’re ready to make the first step,

1. Register with My Aged Care: The first step is to register with My Aged Care, the Australian Government’s entry point for aged care services. This registration allows you to request an aged care assessment and start the process of accessing Support at Home.

2. Complete an aged care assessment: Once registered, you’ll be assessed through the Government’s Single Assessment System. This assessment determines the level of Support at Home funding you may be eligible for, and the types of services you can access from the service list.

3. Receive your assessment results: My Aged Care will notify you of the outcome and information regarding your approved services.

4. Our team can help you through these steps: The registration process can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to support every step of the way. Calvary's home care team can help you understand how to register with My Aged Care, what information you’ll need, and what to expect from the assessment process.

We know this process can feel overwhelming, and our team is here to help you, including guiding you in registering with My Aged Care and organising your assessment.

A Calvary Home Care team member work with you and your loved ones to design and manage a personalised program based on your values, goals, and needs.

We’ll coordinate services, source products, arrange referrals, track your progress and budget, and advocate for you to ensure your needs are met.

You can get in touch with our Calvary Home Care team on 1800 52 72 72 or make an enquiry to learn more, discuss the support that best suits your needs, and take the first steps toward home care