The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Funding for the Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme

We pay subsidies to approved providers for flexible aged care on behalf of each person eligible to receive STRC.

Allocated places

You need allocated places to get the flexible care subsidy. Read about allocated places in the STRC Programme.

We pay a subsidy to approved providers for each eligible client per day of care given. Read about eligibility for the subsidy, current rates and how to claim.

Date last updated:

1 February 2024

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