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