How many Support at Home funding levels are there?
There are eight ongoing Support at Home classifications, with funding based on assessed needs.
Key points
- Support at Home has eight ongoing classifications.
- From 1 July 2026, annual funding ranges from $11,010.01 to $80,137.12.
- The published amounts include the 10% care-management allocation.
There are eight ongoing Support at Home classifications, with funding based on assessed needs.
People who transitioned from the former Home Care Package system may remain on one of four transitioned classifications designed to preserve an equivalent funding level.
From 1 July 2026, the eight annual funding amounts range from $11,010.01 for Classification 1 to $80,137.12 for Classification 8. These amounts include the 10% care-management allocation and are indexed each July.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
- Find the classification on the Notice of Decision.
- Ask a provider to show the quarterly amount, the 10% care-management allocation and the amount left for direct services.
- Request a review if the classification no longer reflects current needs.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check current official Support at Home 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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