How to Apply for the Support at Home Program | Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to apply for the Support at Home program, including eligibility, My Aged Care registration, assessments and what happens after approval.
Learn how to apply for the Support at Home program, including eligibility, My Aged Care registration, assessments and what happens after approval.
The Support at Home program provides services to help older Australians live safely and independently at home. This guide explains what is included, what is not covered, and how the service list is structured across clinical supports, independence services and everyday living.
Every five years, Australians are asked to take part in the Census. This is more than just another form to fill out. The Census plays a vital role in shaping the future of all our communities, and with the 2026 Census fast approaching, we thought we should unpack some of the details.
The Commonwealth Government has announced changes to the Support at Home program. We’ve taken a closer look at what’s changing and how it might make things easier for you and your family member.
Support at Home meal services help you prepare food at home or access delivered meals. This guide explains what’s included, how costs work, and what to expect.
Your rights in aged care: older people have stronger rights and protections under the new Aged Care Act.
Support at Home self-management gives you more choice and control over how your care is delivered. You can decide who supports you, when services happen, and how your care is organised. This guide explains how self-management works and whether it’s the right option for you.
Learn what community transport is, who can use it, and how disability transport services help people stay independent and connected to essential services and social activities.
Everyone deserves access to quality care, no matter where they live.Â
As Australia’s largest regional provider of human services, we see every day that delivering care in the regions is different.
This is why we’ve made a submission to the Senate Committee Inquiry into The Transition to the Support at Home Program.
Not sure which aged care program is right for you? Learn the key differences between Commonwealth Home Support Programme services and the Support at Home program to find the best fit for your needs.
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Support at Home services: what’s included and what’s not
The Support at Home program provides services to help older Australians live safely and independently at home. This guide explains what is included, what is not covered, and how the service list is structured across clinical supports, independence services and everyday living.
NAIDOC Week 2025: Meet the First Nations women telling our story through art
This NAIDOC Week, we’re proud to introduce the talented artists whose design has been commissioned to bring this vision to life, telling our First Nations story, and symbolising our commitment to meaningful Reconciliation.
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