When will Support at Home start?

The new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program from 1 July 2025. The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will transition to Support at Home much later and no earlier than 1 July 2027.

What happens to my existing Home Care Package?

You will move into the new Support at Home program but keep the same level of funding to access services from the service list, and will keep your chosen provider. You can be re assessed for a higher classification if your needs change.

What if I have unspent funds in my Home Care Package?

You can keep and use your Home Care Package unspent funds until they are exhausted. You will not lose these on re-assessment, and they are not time limited.

Find out more

Find out more about Support at Home and how this will affect you on the My Aged Care website at where you can download a Support at Home booklet and checklist.