Funding for in home aged care

There are several types of funding for in home aged care you can apply for, depending upon your needs.

The Australian Government provides aged care funding for Australians who are aged 65 years and over, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander over 50 years old, or a person who is at risk of, or is experiencing homelessness and is over 50 years old.

To apply for funding, you will need to contact My Aged Care and ask for an assessment. Your assessor will then tell you which type of funding you are eligible to receive.

Find out how to apply for government aged care funding. Once you’ve completed an assessment you will know which type of funding, you’re eligible to receive. 

Here are the different types of home care funding you can receive:

Home care funding

There are two different programs of in home aged funding you can receive, these are the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and the Support at Home program.

• Commonwealth Home Support Programme: CHSP is designed for people who need a little support at home. It provides lower level funding for basic home support services like Personal Care and Domestic Assistance.
• Support at Home: This program commenced on 1 July 2025 and replaces the Australian Government's Home Care Package (HCP) and Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs.

Support at Home provides eight levels of ongoing funding to meet low to high care needs. There is also short term support available to meet different needs:

• Restorative Care Pathway: Short term support to maintain and improve your independence through a variety of allied health services.
• End of Life Pathway: Additional funding to access services and remain at home during your last three months of life.
• Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme: Access to products, equipment and home modifications to help you live independently at home.

You can also receive Transition Care Program (TCP) funding to help you be independent at home after a hospital stay. For more information on funding options, visit My Aged Care.

Self funded home care

You can choose to fund your own aged care services for as long as you need. Our private services meet the growing needs of Australians who want to increase the level of care funded by the government, or who are not eligible for funded care.

For more information, see our aged care frequently asked questions and the Support at Home glossary. Find out more about your private options here. Contact our Contact Centre at 1300 650 803 or complete our enquiry form to get started today.