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Support At Home is set to launch 1 November, visit this page regularly to keep up to date on the latest news and updates2nd July 2025
What if I can't afford Support at Home?
Most people know that under the new Support at Home program, they may need to contribute to the cost of their aged care.
One of the most common questions we hear is: “What if I can’t afford it?”
The good news is, the government has confirmed that financial hardship assistance will be available for people who are genuinely struggling.
Our latest blog tells you what you need to know — and how to apply for support if you need it.
20 June 2025
We've updated our popular Support at Home Quick Guide!
Support at Home has been delayed - but what does that mean for you? With the biggest aged care reform in decades now postponed to November, many Australians are feeling confused.
Maybe your provider hasn’t been vocal about what they’re doing about the changes.
Or maybe you’re unclear about what happens to your fees, your funding, or your care.
We've just updated our popular Support at Home Quick Guide to help you understand what the delay means for you - along with other key changes to be aware of.
You’ll see:
✔️ What’s changing under Support at Home (and what’s not)
✔️ How the delay affects you - and what you can do about it.
✔️ What fees might apply - and how to avoid surprises
It’s all in our FREE Quick Guide. Click below to get instant access.
All Support at Home Updates
11 June | Support at Home Delay - How it Will Impact You
On the back of the recent Australian Government announcement to delay the launch of the Support at Home program until November 2025, a number of other changes will be implemented instead.
The changes take effect from 1 July and will affect all new and existing clients, including price changes due to indexed wage increases for support workers, and service agreements will be re-adjusted once more to align with the delays.
To help clarify what the path to Support at Home looks like, here’s what you need to know now:
1. Disregard all previous document related to Support at Home
If you have received a Support at Home Acknowledgement Letter and Support at Home Pricing Schedule in May 2025, you’ll simply need to disregard them at this time.
These documents will no longer be applicable due to the program’s delay.
2. July 2025 Pricing Update
From 1 July 2025, pricing will be adjusted to reflect:
- The Aged Care Worker CPI wage increase, and
- Rising service delivery costs.
The Home Care pricing structure will remain unchanged, with Care Management and Package Management fees not changing at this time.
Refer to our updated July 2025 Pricing Schedule for full details.
3. Income Tested Fee (ITF)
Anyone currently paying an Income Tested Fee (ITF), will continue as usual until 1 November 2025, as outlined in your letter from Services Australia.
After this date, the ITF will be replaced by the new Support at Home contribution model.
4. Already discussed Support at Home pricing with your Care Manager?
If you’ve already spoken with your Care Manager and given consent for the new Support at Home pricing, there’s no need to worry.
They will be in touch shortly to review the updated July pricing with you and answer any further question you may have.
5. Haven’t heard from Your Care Manager yet?
There’s no need for concern. Your Care Manager will be in touch soon to:
- Review your current budget,
- Explain the July pricing update, and
- Ensure your needs continue to be fully supported until Support at Home begins.
As new information emerges from the government, we’ll continue to keep you informed.
4 June | Support At Home Launch Date Change
Today the Australian Government announced the Support at Home program would no longer begin on 1 July but instead commence on 1 November 2025.
The delay announcement comes just weeks before the initial planned launch, which has sparked plenty of questions.
The good news is that with Homewell's systems, team training and preparation already complete, our focus in the coming 24 hours and days ahead will be supporting all new and existing clients to better understand what’s to come.
Importantly, we expect a smooth forward path with our dedicated Support at Home working group actively working to keep all informed and updated as information becomes available.
Our services will remain uninterrupted, and we will provide more details in the coming days about what to expect between now and 1 November.
Government announcement here:
https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/new-aged-care-act-to-start-from-1-november
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