Support at Home Funding & Classifications
Current official classification amounts as at 1 July 2026. Amounts are indexed annually and include the 10% care management component.
| Classification | Quarterly Budget | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $2,752.50 | $11,010.01 |
| Level 2 | $4,112.84 | $16,451.35 |
| Level 3 | $5,634.20 | $22,536.81 |
| Level 4 | $7,617.13 | $30,468.51 |
| Level 5 | $10,182.38 | $40,729.53 |
| Level 6 | $12,341.32 | $49,365.27 |
| Level 7 | $14,915.00 | $59,660.00 |
| Level 8 | $20,034.28 | $80,137.12 |
Source: health.gov.au — Funding classifications for Support at Home, current as at 1 July 2026. People who transitioned from previous Home Care Package levels may have slightly different protected amounts under the "no worse off" arrangements. Short-term pathways (Restorative, AT-HM, End-of-Life) have separate funding, not included above.
What you contribute
Clinical services are always free. For Independence and Everyday Living services, what you contribute depends on your situation. We'll work with you to minimise your contribution and maximise your funding — book a time to talk to us.
| Category | Full Pensioner | Part-Pensioner / Self-Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Supports | $0 | $0 |
| Independence Supports | ~5% | Up to 50% |
| Everyday Living Supports | ~17.5% | Up to 80% |
There is a lifetime cap on participant contributions of around $135,000 across Support at Home and residential aged care combined. Once you reach the cap, further contributions stop.
Service areas
Areas we visit
Support at Home with Mandarin, Cantonese and English speaking carers.
We'll work with your situation
We'll work with you according to your situation to minimise your contribution. Book a time to talk to us about how we can save you money and maximise your funding.