Funding and classifications
Your Support at Home budget is set by assessment
Support at Home has 8 ongoing classifications. Your classification is set through your aged care assessment, and the annual budget is released in quarterly amounts.
| Classification | Quarterly budget | Annual budget |
|---|---|---|
| Classification 1 | $2,683 | $10,731 |
| Classification 2 | $4,009 | $16,034 |
| Classification 3 | $5,491 | $21,966 |
| Classification 4 | $7,424 | $29,696 |
| Classification 5 | $9,924 | $39,697 |
| Classification 6 | $12,029 | $48,114 |
| Classification 7 | $14,537 | $58,148 |
| Classification 8 | $19,527 | $78,106 |
Amounts are effective from 1 November 2025 and may change with government indexation.
Unspent funds
What happens if you do not use the full quarter
Participant contributions
What you may personally contribute
You only contribute toward services you actually use. Clinical supports have a 0% participant contribution. Independence and everyday living services may have a contribution based on your pension or income status.
Full pensioner
Clinical 0%; Independence 5%; Everyday Living 17.5%.
Part pensioner
Clinical 0%; Independence 5% to 50%; Everyday Living 17.5% to 80%.
Self-funded retiree
Clinical 0%; Independence 50%; Everyday Living 80%.
Grandfathered participants may be protected by the no worse off rule. Your care planner will confirm what applies before services start.
Statement of Rights
Your rights under the Aged Care Act
The Aged Care Act 2024 includes a Statement of Rights for older people accessing, or seeking to access, funded aged care services. It covers respect, safety, quality care, choice, clear information and transparency.
Read the Statement of RightsCare Management
Coordination, planning, and navigation of your Support at Home services
| Service | How it is funded | Rate / allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing Support at Home care management | Quarterly budget allocation | 10% |
| Restorative care management RCP | Claimed during an approved episode | $150/hr |
| Care management covers care planning, service coordination, regular check-ins, and liaising with your care team. The Restorative Care Pathway (RCP) rate applies only during an approved restorative care episode. |
Clinical Services
Allied health and nursing services delivered by accredited clinicians
| Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology | Hourly No personal contribution | $190 |
| Occupational Therapy | Hourly No personal contribution | $200 |
| Speech Pathology | Hourly No personal contribution | $200 |
| Registered Nurse | Hourly No personal contribution | $160 |
| Clinical services are delivered by AHPRA-registered clinicians. Sessions may be delivered in your home, at an Avanti clinic, or via telehealth. Travel may be charged at cost for in-home visits where applicable. |
Restorative Care Pathway
Short-term intensive care for eligible participants - separate, additional funding
| Service | Duration | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Additional restorative funding, not a bill | Up to 16 weeks | ~$6,011 |
| The Restorative Care Pathway is funded separately to your Support at Home package - it does not reduce your existing package budget. Up to 2 episodes are available per year, at least 90 days apart. Funding is approved through a support plan review; your care planner can help arrange this. Individual services within the RCP episode are drawn from the clinical services rates above. |
Worked example
What a Level 4 quarter can look like
Support at Home budgets are quarterly. For Classification 4, the government published quarterly budget is $7,424.10. Care management uses 10%, leaving about $6,681.69 for approved services in that quarter.
- Clinical example: 1 hour of OT at $200 has no participant contribution.
- Everyday living example: 2 hours of meal preparation at $95/hr uses $190 of the plan, with any personal contribution confirmed before services start.
- Before services start: Avanza confirms the planned frequency, budget use and any personal contribution in your service agreement.
Everyday Living
Practical in-home support to help you manage daily life at home
| Service | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Meal preparation | Hourly | $95 |
| Gardening | Hourly | $100 |
| Everyday living services may have the highest participant contributions. Your actual contribution depends on your circumstances and is confirmed before services start. |