Cost is one of the first questions most people have about Support at Home, and the honest answer is: it depends what kind of support you're receiving.
Clinical supports are free
Nursing and allied health services — including Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology and Occupational Therapy — attract no participant contribution at all, regardless of your income. This reflects that clinical care is treated as a core, universally-funded part of the program.
Everyday living and independence services are income-tested
Services like help around the home work differently — contributions are based on an income assessment carried out via Services Australia, so what you pay depends on your individual financial circumstances.
What's changing from 1 October 2026
From this date, the Australian Government is fully funding personal care services, meaning no out-of-pocket cost for personal care if you've been approved for that service type in your support plan.
If you were already on a Home Care Package
If you weren't paying out-of-pocket contributions under your Home Care Package, you won't be asked to start paying more under Support at Home — people transitioning across are protected from higher contributions than they were already paying.
The bottom line
If you're mainly looking for nursing or allied health support, cost usually isn't the barrier people expect it to be. If you're unsure how contributions apply to your specific plan, My Aged Care (1800 200 422) can confirm your exact position, or reach out to us and we'll help you understand where allied health and nursing fit.