Changes to in-home aged care

Support at Home is the Australian Government’s new in-home aged care program, which started on the 1 November 2025. It’s designed to help older people stay independent and live in their own home for longer. Support at Home is part of the new Aged Care Act, which puts older people at the centre of aged care.

Services for older people at Anglicare NT will align with the new national program. Starting from 1 November, Support at Home replaces the Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care programs. The Commonwealth Home Support Program will join Support at Home no earlier than 1 July 2027.

Support at Home can include support for:

  • Clinical care – such as nursing, occupational therapy and continence care.
  • Independence – such as help with getting dressed, taking medications, transport or respite care.
  • Everyday living – such as cleaning, gardening, shopping or meal preparation.

If you are approved to receive ongoing Support at Home services, you will be assigned one of 8 classifications with funding. This will depend on your care needs and includes funding for care management. Three short-term pathways are also available to meet assessed care needs: assistive technology and home modifications, restorative care and end-of-life care.

Moving to Support at Home

Anglicare NT staff will help current Home Care Package participants move to the Support at Home program. This will involve finalising a new budget and service agreement to align with the new program. Our staff will reach out to you soon.

Participant contributions

From 1 November, the way people pay for aged care will change under the new Aged Care Act. You may be asked to pay for part of your aged care, based on what you can afford.

Find out more about Support at Home costs and contributions.

More information

Find out more about Support at Home:

Or visit the My Aged Care website or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

Different languages, same aged care

If you, or someone you care for, has difficulty speaking or understanding English, you can use an interpreting service to communicate in your preferred language. Please contact Anglicare NT to find out more.