Support at Home Update - October 2026

BIG NEWS FOR SUPPORT AT HOME

From 1 October 2026, an important change has come into effect for older Australians receiving Support at Home.

Approved personal care is now fully funded by the Australian Government, meaning participants will not pay an out-of-pocket contribution for approved personal care services when personal care is included in their Support at Home plan and they have available Support at Home funding.

Personal care can include:

Showering

Dressing

Eating assistance

Non-clinical continence support

Personal hygiene

Assistance with self-administration of medication

What does this mean?

Personal care remains part of your Support at Home plan and budget. The change removes the participant contribution for approved personal care services delivered from 1 October 2026.

Other Support at Home services, such as domestic assistance and gardening, may still have participant contributions.

If you or a family member receives Support at Home and you’re unsure how this change may affect your current services, speak with Roy at Caremore Support Services.

CareMore Support Services

Supporting older Australians to live independently at home.