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27 October 2025 - Older people receiving care in home or community settings may need to make contributions towards the cost of their care. This takes into account how much they can afford to pay, based on their means test.

18 December 2025 - This supplement provides additional funding for the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications scheme for Support at Home participants who live in a remote area to offset higher costs.

28 October 2025 - This digital transformation webinar for the aged care sector and IT professionals included a presentation from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and updates on Support at Home and GPMS.

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.

20 October 2025 - Collecting, reviewing and managing accommodation costs is part of managing a residential aged care home. This page explains how aged care providers must manage accommodation costs for residents under different arrangements.

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

27 October 2025 - Older people may need to contribute towards the cost of accommodation in a residential aged care home. These accommodation payments can be made daily or as a refundable deposit.

16 January 2026 - We pay supplements into eligible participants’ budgets. This helps providers meet costs of offering specialised care. We also fund grants to eligible providers operating in thin markets. Learn more about available supplements and eligibility.

9 January 2026 - As a registered provider, you must offer care, services and equipment in the Residential Care Service List. These include accommodation, everyday living services, non-clinical and clinical care. If agreed, you can charge separately for higher level services.

27 October 2025 - Older people in ongoing residential aged care may need to pay a resident contribution towards some of the costs of their care.