Can Support at Home pay for social outings?
It may fund support to attend social or community activities when this aligns with your assessed goals.
Key points
- It may fund support to attend social or community activities when this aligns with your assessed goals.
- The service must match an approved assessed need.
- Availability, price and participant contribution can still vary.
It may fund support to attend social or community activities when this aligns with your assessed goals.
Personal purchases, tickets, meals or entertainment costs may remain your responsibility unless official guidance says otherwise.
Worker time and support to attend an activity may be funded. Admission fees, restaurant meals, purchases and other personal costs usually remain the participant's responsibility.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Check whether this service type appears in the Notice of Decision and support plan.
Ask the provider how it will be delivered, how often and at what agreed price.
Request a Support Plan Review if the service is needed but is not currently approved.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check the official Support at Home service guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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