Support at Home personal care services
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The Australian Government will fully fund personal care for eligible Support at Home participants from 1 October 2026.
Under this change, funding for personal care will move from “independence” to the ”clinical supports” category.
Personal care includes help with tasks such as showering, dressing, and non-clinical continence management.
To access personal care at no out-of-pocket cost, participants must have:
- Approval for the personal care service type in their support plan
- Available Support at Home funding.
The changes do not apply to services delivered before 1 October.
The Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing will provide further guidance for Support at Home providers soon. Read the Minister's media release.
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