Understanding the Support at Home Program

The Support at Home program is an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Government, designed to provide ongoing support for older Australians who wish to continue living independently at home.

Support at Home (SaH)

More comprehensive care for people with complex needs

A wide range of services, including nursing, allied health, and personal care

Care Coordination from Home Support Perth available

The Support at Home program introduces eight levels of ongoing support with annual funding ranging from approximately $11,000 to $78,000. Funding is provided quarterly, with a portion of unspent funds carried over to the next quarter.

The eight levels of Support at Home Packages in Australia:

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Level 1

Quarterly funding $2,750 | Annual Funding $11,000

Level 2

Quarterly funding $4,000 | Annual Funding $16,000

Level 3

Quarterly funding $5,500 | Annual Funding $22,000

Level 4

Quarterly funding $7,500 | Annual Funding $30,000

Level 5

Quarterly funding $10,000 | Annual Funding $40,000

Level 6

Quarterly funding $12,000 | Annual Funding $48,000

Level 7

Quarterly funding $14,500 | Annual Funding $58,000

Level 8

Quarterly funding $19,500 | Annual Funding $78,000

Short-term Pathways and Additional Schemes

Restorative Care Pathway: A 12-week program (extendable) offering around $6,000 for individuals recovering from illness or injury.

End-of-Life Pathway: A 12-week program offering approximately $25,000 for people wishing to remain at home.

Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme: Provides separate capped funding for equipment and home modifications.

Assistive Technology Funding Tiers: Low (up to $500), Medium (up to $2,000), High (up to $15,000, or more with evidence).

Home Modifications: Three tiers available, each with different funding caps and time limits for use.

Participant Contributions and Key Details

Participant contributions vary by service type and income.

Clinical supports are fully government-funded.

Independence and everyday living supports require co-contributions depending on financial situation.

Lifetime cap of $130,000 (indexed) applies to non-clinical care contributions.

Existing Home Care Package recipients will be transitioned to equivalent Support at Home levels and will not be worse off.

The Staying In Place Model

An innovative approach to living independently at home

Staying In Place — an award-winning model of aged care that empowers older Australians to remain living independently in their own homes for longer, while maintaining dignity, choice, and community connection.

Originally developed in Pingelly, WA, the Staying In Place model has transformed aged care delivery across 50+ communities throughout Western Australia and beyond. Following its success in regional areas, it is now expanding across the Perth metropolitan area, including Wembley Downs, Mandurah, and Kingsley.

Award-wining model of aged care

Interested in Hosting a Presentation?

We would be delighted to visit your community, village or home to introduce this innovative model and answer questions.

For more information or to book a presentation, please contact:
Tim Morton – Home Support Perth
📞 0420 318 330 | Wembley Downs, WA
info@homesupportperth.com.au | www.homesupportperth.com.au

For enquiries, please call Tim