Support at Home (SAH) is a government funded in-home aged care program starting on 1 November 2025. It will incorporate new funding levels, services and equipment options, to support older clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.
Support at Home will bring together all current in-home aged care programs over time, and replace Home Care Packages (HCP), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC).
Client contributions will be introduced for personal care, cleaning and gardening services.
| Classification | Quarterly budget | Annual amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,682.75 | $10,731.00 |
| 2 | $4,008.61 | $16,034.45 |
| 3 | $5,491.43 | $21,965.70 |
| 4 | $7,424.10 | $29,696.40 |
| 5 | $9,924.35 | $39,697.40 |
| 6 | $12,028.58 | $48,114.30 |
| 7 | $14,537.04 | $58,148.15 |
| 8 | $19,526.59 | $78,106.35 |
Our team can help you setup self-funded care whilst you’re on the waitlist and transfer your funding across once it’s allocated. Once you have SAH Package, we can also help you supplement your hours with private care.
A dedicated care partner will reveal the easiest way to navigate the home care system and maximise your funding – whether you choose our services or not!
You’ll uncover support service options including the government funding you’re eligible for, how to gain access to it and how long this will take. This can be done through My Aged Care: www.myagedcare.gov.au/referral
From this process you will find out the classification level so you know just how much care your loved one will receive with their Support at Home budget.
Once approved for Support at Home you’re placed in a national queue – the sooner you speak with us for a 60-minute consult, the sooner we can start you on the path to subsidised care.
90 days before you are assigned a Support at Home budget you will receive a letter indicating that your package is not far away. This is the time to complete the Aged Care Fee’s Income Assessment Form.
Enjoy the ultimate peace of mind and get on with your life knowing your loved one is getting the care they deserve in the loving comfort of their own home with DANS In home care.