About the program
Find out who’s eligible for STRC and why it’s important.
Your responsibilities
You must meet quality standards, provide flexible care agreements, and manage subsidies, fees and services.
Fees you can charge
Find out what fees you can charge as an STRC provider.
Manage STRC services
Learn how to set up and manage STRC services.
Support at Home program manual now available
Providers who will be delivering Support at Home from 1 July 2025 can now access an early version of the Support at Home program manual.
Learn more about the Support at Home program manual – A guide for registered providers.
Support at Home program transition resources now available
Providers of the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care can now access 2 new resources to help them transition to Support at Home:
My Aged Care
If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.
Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services.
You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs.
You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.
Short-Term Restorative Care Programme manual
This manual guides service delivery under the Short-Term Restorative Care Programme.
Resources
Resources
My Aged Care – Assessor Portal User Guide 14 – Short-term Restorative Care
Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential and Home Care
Specialisation verification – final framework
Budget 2022–23: Home care – supporting senior Australians to remain independent for longer
Related work
Home Care Packages Program
The Australian Government subsidises organisations to provide home care services to eligible older people. As an approved provider of Home Care Packages, make sure you understand how funding works, the fees you can charge, and what your responsibilities are.
Residential aged care
Residential aged care is for senior Australians who can no longer live independently at home. The Australian Government funds residential aged care to make it more affordable and accessible.