Support at Home services

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Support at Home services

The Support at Home (SAH) Program offers older Australians a simplified way to access aged care services at home. Services are grouped into three key categories to help individuals understand what support is available and how it’s funded. The three categories are:

Clinical services
Independence services
Everyday living.

These services are designed to be flexible and tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Services

Together, these service categories provide a well-rounded approach to ageing at home. By combining clinical care with practical support and services that promote independence, the Support at Home Program ensures older Australians receive the right help at the right time.

These services are delivered by qualified health professionals and are designed to support or improve physical and cognitive wellbeing. They include:
- Nursing care
- Allied health and therapeutic services
- Nutrition support
- Care management
- Restorative care management.
Note: Clinical services are fully funded by the government, so there are no out-of-pocket costs for participants.

Learn more about clinical care and how it’s fully funded.
These supports help older people stay active, connected, and independent in their daily lives. Services include:
- Personal care
- Social support and community engagement
- Therapeutic services for independent living
- Respite care
- Transport
- Assistive technology and home modifications.
Note: Participants may be required to contribute to the cost of these services, as they are not fully government-funded.
These services help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment. They include:
- Domestic assistance
- Home maintenance and repairs
- Meal preparation and delivery.
Note: Like independence services, everyday living supports may require a co-contribution based on income.

For a full list of available services, please refer to the Support at Home service list.

Home care support worker helping an older lady put on her shoes

Participant contributions

Following recommendations from the Aged Care Taskforce, the government has introduced a more sustainable, fair, and equitable home care system that balances government funding with participant contributions.

What this means:

The government will remain the primary funder of aged care, covering 89% of costs.
If you have the financial means, you are expected to contribute to the cost of your care. For example, self-funded retirees with sufficient assets will contribute based on an income assessment by Services Australia.
A strong safety net is in place to support those with limited financial means.

To learn more about how services are funded, including what you might need to contribute, you can read more about fees and contributions.

Helpful downloads

Download these resources to learn everything you need to know about the government-funded Support at Home program, including VMCH’s price list and the official program handbook.