The Australian Government has announced major changes to aged care as a response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. These changes involve introducing a new Aged Care Act and a new program called the Support at Home Program, with both of these changes coming into effect from the 1st of July 2025.
The Support at Home Program will replace the current Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs. Eventually it will bring all of the current in-home aged care programs together, ensuring a simpler and more equitable system for older people that helps them to stay at home for longer.
Support at Home will ensure improved access to services, equipment and home modifications to help older people remain healthy, active and socially connected to their community.
If you are currently on a Home Care Package, you will be transitioning to the Support at Home Program on the 1st of July. Please know that we are more than happy to assist you with this transition, and answer any questions you have.
To find out more about the Support at Home Program, visit the government’s site Support at Home and to keep in touch with the updates, visit our page Support at Home