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The Old Problem: ITCF Was a Real Barrier Under the old system, many people paid an Income Tested Care Fee (ITCF) of: $20–$30+ per day $140–$210+ per week And that was paid regardless of how much support you actually used. So people did one of two things: Used more services than they needed to “get value” Or avoided the system altogether and paid privately Both were completely rational. What’s Changed: Clinical Care Is Now $0 Under Support at Home, the biggest shift is simple:

From 1 October 2026, eligible older Australians receiving Support at Home will no longer have to pay out-of-pocket for approved personal care services such as showering, dressing and non-clinical continence support. This is an important change. For many people, help with showering or getting dressed is not an optional extra. It is the difference between staying clean, feeling safe, avoiding falls, maintaining dignity and being able to keep living at home. The Australian Gover

Australia’s aged care market is growing, consolidating, and becoming harder to navigate. Here’s what the latest KPMG market data means for providers, families, and the future of better care decisions.