Support at Home
Find out more about the government’s new Support at Home program.
Support At Home (SAH) Program Overview
From 01/11/2025, all home care package (HCP) clients are transited to be SAH clients.
Support at Home is a new approach to aged care that allows you to access a tailored mix of services depending on your health, daily living needs, and personal goals. Funded by the Australian Government through My Aged Care, funding ranges from basic support to intensive care — so your services can grow and adapt as your needs change.
Funding levels How much you can get
Support at Home has eight funding levels, from basic support through to intensive care.
Your level is determined byyour assessment with MyAged Care and reflects the amountof helpyou need
SAH Funding-Support At Home
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Level
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Annual Funding
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What it typically covers
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Level 1
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$10,731
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Basic support. Occasional help with tasks like housework or meal preparation.
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Level 2
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$16,034
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Low-level support.Regular helpincludingpersonal care and transport
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Level 3
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$21,965
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Moderatesupport.Morefrequentcareincluding equipmentandpersonal assistance
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Level 4
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$29,696
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Mid-level support.Regularpersonal and household support.
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Level 5
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$39,697
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High support.Daily assistance and clinical coordination.
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Level 6
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$48,114
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Very high support. Comprehensive medical and personal care
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Level 7
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$58,148
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Intensive support.Complex daily care across multiple needs
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Level 8
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$78,106
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Highest support.Daily care including comprehensive clinical services.
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Our Cost
How much support you can get
What Home Support Can We Provide for You?
Support at Home covers a broad range of services designed to meet your physical, emotional, and everyday living needs:
Clinical Care
Includes nursing care, wound management, allied health (like physiotherapy or podiatry), nutrition support, and care management to coordinate your services.
Independence
Assistance with personal care (such as bathing and dressing), help with mobility, social support and companionship, in-home therapies, and respite care for carers.
Everyday Living
Support with day-to-day tasks like cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, home maintenance, and transport to appointments or activities.
Support At Home Services
GentleCare provides high-quality aged care support in the comfort of your own home.
We believe that professional, compassionate, and person-centred care helps people stay safe and independent for longer.
Services We Provide
Allied Health Services
Personal Care
Domestic Assistance
Transport
Plan Manager
Gardening and Yard Maintenance
Nursing care
Social outings
Medical equipment
Home modification
How to Access Your Home Care Services
Your step-by-step guide to accessing the care you need
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Contact us for a free consultation to check your eligibility.
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Contact My Aged Care to request an assessment (takes 4–12 weeks).
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Complete the aged care assessment to determine your care level.
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Receive your funding approval (usually takes 6–8 months).
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Contact us again to start your personalised home care services.