Funding for Support at Home services

It may include:

• Ongoing funding for Support at Home services, based on your classification level.
• Any short term funding for Restorative Care or End of Life Care.
• Any funds allocated from the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme.
• Any supplements you need.

Your funding will be split evenly across the year for you to pay for services you need. You will receive a budget every three months, which outlines the cost of your care and how your funding will be used to pay for the supports you need. It is developed alongside your Care Plan. Your budget will also include any financial contributions you will need to make towards your care.

If you receive short term funding for supports like Restorative Care and End of Life Care, or Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Scheme, you can spend the full amount of funds straight away.

Existing HCP clients can keep any unspent Commonwealth funds for use under Support at Home. This money can also go towards Assistive Technology, Home Modifications, or short term supports if you need. 

Support at Home funding levels

Support at Home offers eight different funding levels, each designed to meet your care needs, from a little help at home to complex health care. These levels ensure that you can receive the right amount of support to remain safe, independent, and connected at home.

For example, Level 1 is suitable if you need assistance with weekly grocery shopping or meal preparation. If you require Personal Care services such as help with showering or getting dressed, you may require Level 3 funding.

The table below outlines the eight levels of funding in the Support at Home program, to help you understand the type of services it could cover.