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10 June 2025 - This webinar gave in-home aged care providers an update on the Single Assessment System, the Support at Home program’s Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme, and the actions providers need to take to be ready for the Support at Home program ahead of 1 July 2025.

18 December 2025 - This supplement helps fund additional care management activities in the Support at Home program for specific participant groups.

18 December 2025 - We are increasing funding for registered providers to help them cover higher award wages for workers and support the increased costs of delivering care and hotelling services for older people.

18 December 2025 - This supplement helps registered providers with the cost of caring for veterans with a service-related mental health condition. You do not need to apply for this supplement. If eligible, payment will start when a person has agreed to release eligibility information.

10 June 2025 - This webinar informed providers about how funding will be delivered for the Fair Work Commission award wage increase for nurses in aged care. It explained what you need to know and do to implement the award wage increase.

18 December 2025 - Residents in permanent care may have to make an accommodation payment or contribution. Aged care providers must work out the correct amount of payment or contribution to charge based on the agreed room price, Services Australia advice and the payment method a resident chooses.

21 December 2025 - The pensioner supplement is for aged care residents who have a dependant or who receive income support. Find out about eligibility and how much you get on behalf of eligible residents.

18 December 2025 - A resident’s fees will depend on the outcome of their means assessment and their negotiations with their aged care provider. See examples to better understand how Services Australia calculates fees and how the means assessment works for people entering residential care from 1 July 2014.

22 November 2024 - This webinar gave aged care providers and older people, families and carers an update on the Support at Home program.

16 February 2026 - Residential respite care gives an older person or their carer a break from their usual care arrangements. It can be on a planned or emergency basis. It is important to monitor how many days of respite care a person is approved for and request an extension if needed.