Part of the What the new Aged Care Act means for you series. The new Support at Home program will replace the Home Care Packages (HCP) program and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) programme from 1 July 2025. Join our panel of experts to explore how these changes will affect what you pay for Support at Home.

Panellists include:

• Nick Hartland, First Assistant Secretary, Systems, Engagement and Contributions Division, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Stuart Barber, Financial Advocacy Officer, Seniors Rights Service (OPAN’s NSW network member)
• Gwenda Darling, Member, Council of Elders and OPAN’s National Older Persons Reference Group

Webinar resources:

OPAN: 

• View the slides from the webinar
• Read our fact sheet on how the new Aged Care Act will affect what you pay for in-home aged care
• Stay updated with our new rights-based Aged Care Act  webpage including resources and fact sheets to help better navigate and understand the upcoming changes
• Replay the What the new Aged Care Act means for you: overview webinar
• To request information or advocacy support contact us on the Aged Care Advocacy Line on  1800 700 600  or complete our form.

My Aged Care: 

• Use the Support at Home Fee estimator tool 
• Use the residential aged care home Fee estimator tool
• Apply for an aged care assessment

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing: 

• Learn more about the Support at Home program
• Read the Support at Home program booklet (for older people, families and carers)
• Read the fact sheet on changes to Support at Home pricing arrangements
• Read the fact sheet on consumer protections for Support at Home prices

Services Australia 

• Learn more about understanding your aged care costs