Webinar – Support at Home costs and fees

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