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Navigating the Support at Home Transition

on Monday, March 10, 2025

The Australian Government’s Support at Home program is set to replace Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care from 1 July 2025. Designed to improve in-home aged care services, this new program introduces updated assessment processes, service classifications, and funding structures to ensure seniors receive care tailored to their individual needs.

What’s Changing?
  • New Assessment & Classification System: A single assessment process will determine eligibility and funding levels based on care needs.
  • Quarterly Budgets: Instead of annual funding, care budgets will be distributed quarterly for greater flexibility.
  • Faster Access to Services: Wait times for care will gradually reduce, with a target of three months by 2027.
  • Expanded Care Options: More funding for home modifications, assistive technology, and end-of-life care.
How Right at Home Can Help

Navigating these changes can be overwhelming, but Right at Home is here to support seniors through the transition. We offer:

  • Expert Guidance: Our team stays informed about policy changes and helps clients understand their options. Personalised Support: Whether through government-funded care or private services, we tailor care plans to fit individual needs.
  • Free Consultations: We provide no-obligation consultations to help seniors and families prepare for the new system.
  • Flexible Care Options: While waiting for Support at Home funding, we offer private care services to ensure uninterrupted support.
Change is coming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Right at Homes free Community Sessions provide valuable guidance on care options, government funding, and how to stay independent at home for longer with all the changes coming into place.

Location: Hornsby Library

Upcoming Dates:

These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with others, and gain clarity in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us and take the first step toward understanding your aged care options!

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