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 Home Care Packages in Australia are:
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
Award-wining model of aged care
How Home Support Perth Works
- Local community members provide services as part of each client’s care plan — not just provider-employed staff.
- Clients remain registered with HomeMade while Home Support Perth coordinates and connects them with trusted support workers.
- Services are arranged through the Mable platform, where all workers are fully verified (police check, insurance, ID, references).
- Available supports include cleaning, transport, social support, personal care, nursing, and allied health.
Our Point of Difference
- Clients choose who provides their care and when.
- They can continue with workers they already know and trust.
- There are no rigid schedules or unnecessary minimum service blocks, ensuring true independence and value for money.
Interested in Hosting a Presentation?
Tim Morton – Home Support Perth
📞 0420 318 330 | 📍 Wembley Downs, WA
✉️ info@homesupportperth.com.au | 🌐 www.homesupportperth.com.au
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