❓What’s included in my budget?
Your Support at Home budget includes:
Funding from the Australian Government, and
Your contribution, if one applies to you.
Together, this makes up the total amount available for your approved services.
❓ What if my needs change and I need more support?
If your situation changes and your current budget no longer covers the support you need, you can ask for a reassessment. This is a review of your needs to see whether you’re eligible for a higher level of funding.
You’re not locked into one level forever, your support can grow with you as your aged care needs change.
❓Can I receive funding while I’m waiting?
Yes. If there’s a delay in receiving your full funding through the Support at Home Priority System, you may be offered interim funding.
Interim funding is 60% of your total budget and helps you get the most important services in place first, so you can continue living safely at home.
The remaining 40% will be allocated to you when full funding becomes available. This amount isn’t backdated, and how long you wait will depend on overall demand.
While receiving interim funding, you’ll choose a provider and enter into a service agreement. Together, you’ll build a help plan based on your approved services and within your interim budget.
On average, according the My Aged Care, Members receive interim funding for around 10 weeks before moving to full funding. Everyone who receives interim funding during 2025–26 will receive their full funding by 30 June 2026.
If your situation is considered urgent, you’ll receive full funding within one month, without an interim period.
If you’re approved under the End-of-Life or Restorative Care pathways, you’ll receive full funding straight away.