Home Care Packages, explained: know your options (and what’s changing) 

For many older Australians, there’s no place like home. Home Care Packages (HCPs) provide government-funded support so you can live safely and independently where you’re most comfortable. With the Australian Government’s Support at Home program commencing 1 November 2025, here’s what you need to know now – and what’s ahead – so you can choose with confidence. 

How Home Care Packages work (now) 

An HCP gives you a personalised budget for services delivered by a provider such as Anglicare At Home. There are currently four levels, from basic help to high-level care. Together, we tailor a plan around your health, goals and routine. 

Typical services include: 

• Personal care (showering, dressing) 
• Domestic assistance (cleaning, meals) 
• Allied health (physio, podiatry) 
• Transport and social support 
• Equipment and home modifications 

What’s changing from 1 November 2025 

The Support at Home program will replace the current HCP system. Key changes include: 

• More precise funding: moving from 4 levels to new support classifications aligned to your needs. 
• Simpler access: a single assessment process. 
• Better fit for daily life: clearer categories for clinical care, independence supports and everyday living. 
• Assistive tech & modifications: improved access via separate funding streams. 
• Transparency: clearer rules for fees and charges, with price caps planned from mid-2026. 

If you already receive a Home Care Package, the Government has indicated you’ll transition to the new system, with continuity of support. 

What stays the same 

• The goal: helping you live well at home for longer. 
• Choice and control over the services that matter most to you. 
• Providers like Anglicare At Home partnering with you to design and manage your care. 

How to get started 

1. Register with My Aged Care for an assessment. 
2. Choose a provider – Anglicare At Home can help you understand your options, funding and next steps. 
3. Build your plan and adjust it as your needs change. 

Why Anglicare At Home 

With decades of experience and a trusted, compassionate team, Anglicare makes home care clear, flexible and personal – and we’ll guide you through the 2025 changes so your support continues seamlessly.